NYC Mayor Eric Adams was a no-show at a Black Historical past Month occasion on Saturday whereas Council Speaker Adrienne Adams used the Staten Island gathering to tear President Donald Trump — and probably elevate her political inventory whereas eyeing a mayoral run.
“We’re ready to defend in opposition to the backlash by the Trump administration that desires to erase our contribution and historical past and alternatives,” claimed Speaker Adams whereas addressing about 100 folks at First Central Baptist Church’s Black Historical past Month City Corridor.
The speaker has known as on the mayor to resign since Trump’s Division of Justice controversially scuttled the mayor’s federal corruption case final week.
She’s additionally being pushed by state Legal professional Basic Letitia James and different allies as an alternate selection for reasonable Democratic voters – particularly blacks – to the embattled mayor and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a James adversary who is predicted to announce a mayoral run.
Nevertheless, the Council underneath the speaker’s management has continued to push a staunch far-left agenda on public security, immigration and different key points — many in opposition to Mayor Adams.
After her Trump tirade, Speaker Adams laughed off questions on operating within the Democratic mayoral major, saying “We haven’t made any resolution but, however thanks for asking.”
The church’s pastor, Rev. Demetrius S. Carolina, mentioned Mayor Adams, NYC’s second black mayor, was invited “however he [had] lots of issues on his schedule.”
Different mayoral candidates who attended the occasion included Comptroller Brad Lander and former state Assemblyman Michael Blake (D-Bronx).
“[Mayor Adams] is operating scared,” Blake instructed The Publish.
“I’m operating for mayor to assist the folks. If he received’t present up everywhere, he has no enterprise operating.”
“Mayor Adams has spoken at First Central Baptist Church earlier than and would have cherished to attend once more at this time to rejoice Black Historical past Month,” mentioned his spokesperson Kayla Mamelak. “Whereas his schedule couldn’t enable it this afternoon, he seems to be ahead to becoming a member of them once more quickly.”
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