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Was FBI raid on Brianna Suggs related to Eric Adams' U-turn on migration? Internet conspiracies go viral

The FBI's raid on the home of Brianna Suggs, a fundraiser for Mayor Eric Adams, has sparked conspiracy theories

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Eric Adams, New York City's mayor, expressed unwavering confidence in his conduct and campaign team, even as the FBI executed a search warrant on the home of his top fundraiser, Brianna Suggs, as per Daily Mail.

The raid has sparked a frenzy of internet conspiracy theories suggesting a connection between Adams' recent stance on migration and the timing of the FBI's actions.

FBI's raid on Brianna Suggs' residence part of broader investigation

The FBI's raid on Brianna Suggs' Brooklyn residence was part of a broader investigation into an alleged kickback scheme involving the Turkish government and a Brooklyn construction company.

Suggs' home was searched while she was away, compelling Mayor Adams to abruptly cancel his scheduled meetings in Washington, DC. and return to New York City to address the situation. The timing of the raid was intentional, according to sources cited by Daily Mail.

Mayor Adams, in his initial response, did not directly address the morning's raid or his association with Suggs. However, he asserted his commitment to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

Speaking to ABC News, he stated, "I feel extremely comfortable about how I comply with rules and procedures. I hold myself to a high standard, and I hold my campaign to a high standard, and I hold my staff at City Hall to a high standard."

FBI's search warrant links Eric Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign to investigation

The New York Times uncovered a portion of the search warrant, shedding light on its connection to an inquiry into Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign. The authorities are scrutinizing potential collusion between the campaign, a Brooklyn construction company identified as KSK Construction Group, and the Turkish government.

This alleged conspiracy aimed to funnel foreign funds into Adams' campaign, potentially through a straw donor scheme. Campaign finance records revealed that employees of KSK Construction Group donated nearly $14,000 to Adams' 2021 campaign.

The search warrant specifically sought access to electronic devices, including cellphones, laptops, and tablets belonging to Suggs. The investigation includes allegations of federal funds misappropriation, conspiracy, wire fraud, campaign contributions by foreign nationals, and conspiracy to make such contributions.

Eric Adams' migration stance and timing of FBI raid sparks conspiracy theories

As the news of the FBI raid spread, online speculation ran rampant, with many internet users connecting the dots between Adams' recent stance on migration and the investigation into his campaign.

Adams has garnered attention for his more stringent position on migration, which stands in contrast to the views held by many Democrats. Online users began suggesting that the raid might be retribution for Adams' outspoken stance.

One user questioned, "Payback for complaining about the migrants?" while another user opined, "Payback time, how dare you make a stance against Biden's open border."

One user expressed concerns, "Don’t get too loud about illegals, Eric. We’ll arrest you too." Adding a touch of skepticism, another user pondered, "Hmmm. Didn't Adams blame Biden for the border crisis?"

Yet another user joined the fray, suggesting, "I guess he was complaining too much about the illegals in his city, so they went after him. Gives him something else to focus on."