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NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims he’s not worried as reelection chances dwindle: ‘Damn, life is good’

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims he’s not worried as reelection chances dwindle: ‘Damn, life is good’

He’s one smoothie operator.

Mayor Eric Adams said he’ll be “fine” if he fails in his longshot reelection bid, telling reporters Tuesday he’s cool with all he’s accomplished in his lone turbulent term in office — and in his life.

“Who cares what happens next term? You know, who cares?” said Adams, who dropped out of a crowded Democratic Party primary to run as an independent in the general election in November.

Mayor Eric Adams giving a press conference in City Hall Blue Room, announcing the design of a memorial for U.S service members at Queens, New York.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave a press conference in the City Hall Blue Room Tuesday. Gregory P. Mango

“I reached everything I ever thought I could reach in my life,” he added.

“I can’t complain. I get up every day sit on the back porch of Gracie Mansion, drink my smoothie and say, ‘Damn, life is good.’”

Adams had been facing federal corruption charges but the case was dropped when President Trump came into office at the direction of his Department of Justice, causing turmoil in the local prosecutor’s office among attorneys who wanted their day in court.

Hizzoner’s comments came after a reporter asked if he missed being in the Democratic primary race with weeks to go before ballots are cast and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo the clear frontrunner.

Adams had been trailing in polls by a wide margin before he decided to step out of the primary.

Adams said he wasn’t preoccupied by the outcome.

Chart illustrating poll results of the Democratic mayoral primary with Cuomo leading at 34%, followed by Mamdani at 16%, and Lander, Stringer, Adams each at 6%

Democratic candidates for mayor and their popularity according to a Siena College Research Institute poll. Jack Forbes / NY Post Design

“So, what happens next time is going to be fine, I’m going to be fine. I’m going to be great,” he asserted.

The mayor also lamented the power of money in campaigns, with the city’s Campaign Finance Board having blocked Adams and others from matching taxpayer funds.

Adams himself has received $0 in public matching funds from the CFB, largely in part to his since-dismissed criminal corruption case, as The Post has previously reported.

“We need to take money out of politics,” Adams said, though he did not explicitly reference his own campaign finance woes.

Mayor Eric Adams speaking at a press conference about the unveiling of the 9/11 military memorial design at City Hall, New York

“I’m the 110th mayor, if I’m 111 fine, if I’m not I’m 110,” Adams said Tuesday to a room of reporters. Gregory P. Mango

“It would be a better return on investment if the city says you need to reach a certain amount of signatures, here’s how much money you can spend, $2 million, $3 million, whatever — and that’s it.”

Despite the nearly $4 million in matching funds Adams has missed out on due to the CFB’s suspicion, his team has still been able to run ads and campaign — though winning isn’t everything, he said.

“I’m the 110th mayor, if I’m 111 fine, if I’m not I’m 110,” Adams said.

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