Speaker Adams presents a hypothetical scenario where Mayor Adams might withhold funding from an organization based on political disagreements, and asks if Goode-Trufant would defend such a decision. Goode-Trufant states she would likely not defend such an action, citing First Amendment concerns.

• Speaker Adams poses a hypothetical scenario similar to the Brooklyn Museum case but with the current mayor
• Goode-Trufant states she would likely not defend a decision to withhold funding based on political opinions
• She emphasizes the Corporation Counsel's obligation to serve justice and follow the rule of law
• Goode-Trufant explicitly states she would support the First Amendment in such a situation
• This exchange demonstrates Goode-Trufant's commitment to constitutional principles over potential political pressures