Adam Smith: “You were the first mayor to be criminally charged while in…”

“I'm thinking about what you just said. I'm thinking about the fact that when ultimately you were indicted by the federal government on fraud or fraud charges, along with other things, You were the first mayor to be criminally charged while in office in the history of New York City. How much of a role do you believe that played in what wasn't disseminated as it pertains to your administration's office? I think a lot. And, you know, many people never read the indictment.” (23:09–23:15)

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