Not All Quids Are Created Equal

DOJ’s proposed dismissal of the criminal bribery indictment of New York Mayor Eric Adams, in return for his agreement to help with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, has drawn criticism from various quarters. Many of those have been on the right, including not only the conservative AUSAs who resigned in protest, but also commentators from the Wall Street Journal, the National Review, and others who usually back Trump’s positions—particularly on immigration.