New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said the Democratic Party “left” him and the working class behind as much of his own party has distanced themselves from him and he faces poor polling numbers.

Adams told political commentator and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson in an interview that aired on Tuesday that those in the “orbit” of the Justice Department under the Biden administration felt he was “not a good Democrat,” leading to his indictment on multiple federal charges, including bribery and wire fraud. He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty.

Adams said he believes he was indicted because he complained about the state of U.S. immigration policy and an influx of migrants into New York City.

Carlson asked Adams if the indictment was punishment for complaining, and Adams said, “That is my belief based on several aspects of it,” but said he couldn’t go into details. Adams has previously alleged without evidence that the charges against him were politically motivated.........

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