The embattled Democratic mayor has undergone a significant rebrand in recent months, increasingly warming to President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican Party. In two interviews, Adams hinted that he may go the extra step and switch parties altogether.

“I’m a part of the American party,” he responded in an appearance on NY1 when asked if he would return to the Republican Party, of which he was a member from 1995 to 2002. “I love this country.”

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In a later appearance on PIX11, Adams was asked to clarify his remarks further.

“No matter what party I’m on or vote on, I’m going to push for American values,” he said, Politico reported.

He went on to say that officials should move beyond parties altogether and focus on bipartisanship to address voters’ concerns.

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Adams was indicted on corruption charges on Sept. 26, centering on alleged favors provided for Turkish figures in exchange for money and gifts. He has pleaded not guilty.

Adams refrained from directly criticizing Trump throughout the 2024 campaign, in stark contrast to other Democratic mayors. Following the indictment, their relationship quickly developed into a “bromance” after Trump suggested Adams’s indictment could have been politically motivated like his own. Both suggested the charges were in retaliation for his tougher stance on immigration.

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Damian Williams, the prosecutor in the Adams case, resigned following Trump’s November election victory. His replacement will be appointed by Trump.

Adams recently pledged to work with Trump to help deport illegal immigrants, many of whom had been bused to New York City by Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX).