FBI Raids Home Of NYC Mayor’s Fundraiser
Federal agents conducted a raid on the Brooklyn residence of Brianna Suggs, a significant fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Suggs, who operates the consulting firm Suggs Solutions LLC, has received over $150,000 from the mayor’s campaign team since 2021. The raid took place while Mayor Adams was away, according to law enforcement sources.
Residents in the area reported hearing commotion and observing helicopters during the raid. Witnesses also noted the presence of vehicles with civilian plates carrying FBI agents going in and out of Suggs’ residence. Some agents were seen loading cardboard boxes into a van.
Campaign finance records reveal that Suggs has been on a monthly retainer for her services related to Mayor Adams’ political efforts. She has additionally received personal payments exceeding $16,500 from Adams’ accounts. Suggs has not responded to media inquiries, and her legal representation, if any, remains undisclosed.
The motives behind Mayor Adams’ decision to cancel scheduled meetings with senior White House officials remain unclear. These meetings were intended to address the ongoing migrant crisis affecting New York City. A City Hall spokesperson directed inquiries to Vito Pitta, Adams’ campaign counsel, who stated that Mayor Adams had not been contacted as part of the federal inquiry and affirmed their commitment to cooperating with any relevant inquiries.
Suggs is known to have a close relationship with Chaplain Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who has been serving as Mayor Adams’ chief advisor since January 2022. The raid on Suggs’ home has raised political concerns for Mayor Adams, as political consultant Hank Sheinkopf emphasized the crucial role of fundraisers in a campaign. Adams’ decision to cancel a meeting with the White House on an urgent issue like the migrant crisis has invited criticism from his political opponents, including Curtis Sliwa, whom Adams defeated in the 2021 mayoral election.
At present, it remains uncertain whether the raid is directly linked to Mayor Adams or Suggs’ work on his campaigns. Christopher Kelly Burwell, a long-time resident of the block where the raid took place, captured video footage of the federal agents carrying boxes out of the apartment. Burwell expressed his surprise and shock at the events, describing the neighborhood as typically quiet. He also mentioned that he has known the Suggs family for an extended period and vouched for their character.
BREAKING: Democrat New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ top fundraiser Brianna Suggs has been raided by the FBI.
Adams had just landed in Washington D.C. for a meeting at the White House when he suddenly cancelled and turned around to fly back to New York City.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 2, 2023
