New York Mayor Eric Adams admits the “deep state” is real while ditching the Democratic Party to run as an independent, citing his own prosecution and vindication as proof of covert government operatives working beyond elected officials.
At a Glance
- Adams confirmed his belief in a “permanent government” or “deep state” during an interview with Andrew Schulz
- The NYC mayor announced his departure from the Democratic Party to run as an independent in his reelection campaign
- Adams praised Kash Patel’s book “Government Gangsters” about the deep state after his own bribery case was dismissed with prejudice by the Trump administration
- He specifically criticized the Southern District of New York, calling them a “sovereign entity” that believes they “don’t have to answer to anyone”
Adams Confirms Deep State “Is Real, Brother”
In a stunning confession that confirms what many conservatives have long argued, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has admitted the existence of a “deep state” that operates beyond the control of elected officials. During an interview with comedian Andrew Schulz, Adams dispensed with political correctness and acknowledged the shadowy forces that many politicians refuse to discuss publicly, especially those from his now-former party.
“I don’t want to sound [like a] conspiracy theor[ist], but there’s a permanent government. There are people that see presidents and mayors come and go. Their attitude is, ‘We’ll wait you out,'” Adams stated bluntly during the interview. When asked if the term “deep state” was overused, Adams responded with characteristic directness: “It’s not used too much. It’s real, brother.”
Adams’ announcement of his independent run is the 1st post on his campaign account since last yr — when he posted in support of Dem Kamala Harris.
Harris is among those villainized as part of the “deep state” in the Kash Patel book he promoted yday.
Shows how far he’s come! pic.twitter.com/fVWM9PUh09
— Josie Stratman (@JosieStratman) April 3, 2025
From Democrat to Independent After Bribery Case Dismissed
Adams’ revelation comes alongside his announcement that he’s leaving the Democratic Party to run as an independent in his reelection campaign. This political realignment follows a dismissed bribery case against him that was thrown out by the Justice Department under President Trump. The timing suggests Adams has experienced firsthand the political targeting that many conservatives have faced from entrenched bureaucratic powers.
“Mayor Eric Adams of New York City said on Thursday that he would not run for re-election in the Democratic primary in June, an acknowledgment of the growing backlash against his embrace of President Trump and his record-low approval ratings,” according to a New York Times report.
Adams made his announcement in a six-minute video where he addressed the corruption allegations against him while acknowledging the difficulty of running in the Democratic primary after facing what many now see as politically motivated prosecution. Though he denied the corruption accusations, Adams admitted to misplaced trust in certain individuals, a candid admission that shows his willingness to take personal responsibility while still pointing to larger forces at work.
Southern District “Sovereign Entity” and Kash Patel’s Book
Adams specifically called out the Southern District of New York, the powerful prosecutorial office that brought charges against him. In his most damning assessment, Adams described the SDNY as believing itself to be untouchable and unaccountable to anyone in government, including the President and Attorney General. This unchecked power is precisely what many conservatives have warned about for years.
“Now imagine the Southern District of New York – that’s one of the most powerful U.S. attorney’s offices. In their mind, they said, ‘We’re sovereign.’ You know what that means. They don’t have to answer to anyone … they don’t have to answer to the president, they don’t have to answer to the U.S. attorney in Washington, the attorney general in Washington. They believe they’re a sovereign entity,” said Eric Adams.
Perhaps most surprisingly, Adams has publicly endorsed FBI Director Kash Patel’s book “Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy.” The mayor is encouraging all New Yorkers to read it to understand the dangers of unchecked government power. “I’m going to encourage every New Yorker to read it. Read it and understand how we can never allow this to happen to another innocent American,” Adams stated.
Adams even attributed the dismissal of his case to divine intervention, saying “Jesus stepped in and he uses who he uses,” a statement that acknowledges both spiritual and earthly forces at work in the justice system. His embrace of Patel’s book and alignment with President Trump demonstrate a remarkable political transformation for a Democratic mayor of America’s largest city — a transformation catalyzed by firsthand experience with the unelected power centers that conservatives have been warning about for years.
