The Department of Justice's order to end the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams​ has not come as a surprise to some city officials.

The move also puts Adams on a short leash: He still could be hit with similar or additional charges if team Trump decides to send another memo to New York prosecutors. Expect more of the mayor’s feverish, embarrassing efforts to curry favor with President Trump by never publicly voicing any kind of criticism of the White House.

Trump DOJ lawyer Emil Bove wrote that bribery charges against New York City's mayor should be dismissed "without prejudice," meaning they could come back.