NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection campaign on Sunday, he announced in a video on X.

“Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my reelection campaign,” Adams said. “The constant media speculation about my future and the Campaign Finance Board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.”

In recent weeks, rumors swirled of Adams dropping out of the race after he was reportedly in talks for a position with the Trump administration. He stated in a Sept. 5 news conference at Gracie Mansion that he was committed to staying in the race, saying, "I am the only one who can beat Mamdani,” before Sunday.

In an earlier interview with PIX11’s Dan Mannarino, Adams said he had met with

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