Bill Blasio actually said...

""were flimsy," de Blasio said in an interview Friday with CBS News."

""It's apples to oranges. For all things related to Trump, there was massive evidence in public view. No one's ever shown evidence of bribery (against Adams)," de Blasio said."

""The mayor has an opportunity to prove that notion false. He can put this to rest with his actions," de Blasio said."

""I've had my differences with Eric Adams, but I've known him a long time. He was a police officer for 20 years. He understands the law," de Blasio said."