I would have to see if he was approached or he had a scheme himself in the indictment. I don't think he went to Turkey shaking them down. Kwame Kirkpatrick had his own pay for play scheme a huge difference.
If he was approached by other people even if he participated than this is a red flag.
After being Mayor the DNC would have to offer him other opportunities. They find ways to eliminate you if your not on the same page.
mayor
2 deputy mayors
chief fundraiser
NYC Sherriff Buildings Commissioner
police commissioner (4th since 2022)
former police commissioner (3rd since 2022) and his twin brother, and other senior NYPD
since 2022 all the above have either been raided by the feds and had their devices seized - and or face federal or city indictments
no first term mayor in NYC has seen an exodus like Adams is including losing his 2 main city hall lawyers
(one as recently as Sat 9/14)