Democrat Eric Adams, the current mayor of New York City, has just dropped his reelection bid. 

What's more is that, according to the New York Post, some are hoping that this will actually deal a blow to Zohran Mamdani.

Mamdani is the far-left candidate who easily won the primary that was held earlier this year, making his the odds on favorite to become the city's new mayor.

Mayor Eric Adams dropping out of the mayoral race for NYC means that it’s time to unify behind either Andrew Cuomo or Curtis Sliwa to defeat Zohran Mamdani.

Sliwa is clearly the desired choice, but Republicans need to back Cuomo if that’s what it takes.pic.twitter.com/zC5jONVUIp

— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) September 28, 2025

Adams is out

Adams announced his resignation from the race over the weekend.

In a video message, he said:

It’s been an honor to be your mayor. I am proud to say that we took that victory four years ago and turned it into action — making this city better for those who had been failed by government.

He went on to laud his victories as mayor, and he argued that, whoever succeeds him, ought to continue what he has begun.

"I strongly encourage whoever takes over City Hall to continue what we’ve done," Adams said.

The mayor concluded:

I want to be clear, although this is the end of my campaign, this will not be the end of my public service. I will keep fighting for the city, no matter what… because I am a New Yorker and fighting for our city is just what I do.

A blow to Mamdani?

The Post reports that many are hoping that Adams' resignation will actually hurt Mamdani.

Per the outlet:

Adams had been under pressure to quit his independent bid for re-election to clear the field for a stronger challenge against Mamdani, whose socialist views have caused concern in political circles.

The hope is that Adams' resignation will give a boost to either Andrew Cuomo or Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate.

President Donald Trump weighed in on the situation over the weekend.

He wrote:

Self proclaimed New York City Communist, Zohran Mamdani, who is running for Mayor, will prove to be one of the best things to ever happen to our great Republican Party. He is going to have problems with Washington like no Mayor in the history of our once great City. Remember, he needs the money from me, as President, in order to fulfill all of his FAKE Communist promises. He won’t be getting any of it, so what’s the point of voting for him? This ideology has failed, always, for thousands of years. It will fail again, and that’s guaranteed! President DJT