FBI Escalates Fundraising Investigation, Seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Phones

The FBI has seized the phones of New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of an investigation into campaign financing. The probe is centered on whether Adams' campaign conspired with the Turkish government to receive illegal foreign donations. Adams denies any wrongdoing and has stated that he has nothing to hide. The investigation became known after a raid at the home of Adams' top campaign fundraiser, and the seizure of Adams' electronics marks the first time the investigation has directly involved him. Prosecutors are looking into whether the campaign violated campaign finance laws and if any benefits were given in exchange for donations from foreign entities.