Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, could potentially receive a pardon from President Trump.

• Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, may receive a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump.
• The incoming Republican president stated that the Democratic mayor, who has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges, was unfairly treated.
• After Trump and Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment commitment in the U.S. over the next four years, remarks were made.

On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump stated that he would consider granting a pardon to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

The incoming Republican president stated that the Democratic mayor, who has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges, was unfairly treated.

Trump, while speaking to reporters at his resort home Mar-a-Lago, warned that he had not fully comprehended the severity of the situation, indicating that he had not thoroughly examined the evidence against Adams.

He minimized the accusations against the mayor, stating that the charges were as trivial as receiving an upgrade on an international flight.

In September, Adams, 64, was accused of receiving gifts, including luxury travel, from wealthy foreign businesspeople over nearly a decade. He was also charged with conspiracy related to potentially illegal campaign contributions for his 2021 mayoral bid.

Trump also seemed to suggest that politics could be involved in the prosecution.

Trump stated that Adams "essentially went against the trend of migrant arrivals" and made "strong statements."

"Trump stated that he had made the comment "light heartedly" and added, "I said, 'You know what? He'll be indicted soon.'""

Trump stated, "A few months later, he was indicted. Therefore, I would consider a pardon."

Adams has also asserted that he has faced criticism for his criticism of the Biden administration's immigration policies.

On Sunday, Adams stated that he was not in touch with the president regarding a pardon.

After Trump and Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a commitment to invest $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, the remarks at the Monday morning press conference reflected this news.