Kathy Hochul actually said...

the will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections precluded her from doing so.

Hochul defends her decision not to remove Adams, emphasizing democratic principles.

04/01/2025

More Kathy Hochul Quotes

"using the case as leverage to squeeze and punish our city"

The Trump administration has said already it’s trying to use the legal jeopardy facing our mayor as leverage to squeeze and punish our city.

This is not a power grab. I don’t need to do this.

The will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.