Al Sharpton defends Eric Adams, warns against political double standard: ‘He should not be removed’

The Rev. Al Sharpton defended Mayor Eric Adams after the bombshell federal criminal charges — and warned that Hizzoner’s removal would be a sign of a political double standard.

Adams should only be judged by the outcome of a potential trial, argued Sharpton during a Friday morning MSNBC appearance.

Other prominent pols such as New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez were allowed to stay in office while they battled the feds in court, Sharpton noted.

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The Rev. Al Sharpton defended Mayor Eric Adams after the bombshell federal criminal charges. AFP via Getty Images

Adams’ lawyers mounted 11th-hour push to quash historic criminal charges — including arguing prosecution would hurt city

“He shouldn’t be removed,” he said.

“What we’re saying is there must be one set of rules.”

Adams surrendered to the feds Friday on criminal charges accusing him of taking bribes from Turkish nationals and defrauding $10 million in public matching campaign funds from taxpayers.

Adams pleads not guilty after feds accuse him of accepting $123K in luxury gifts, fraudulently obtaining $10M in public funds

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