Mayor Eric Adams issued a dire warning about the rise of political extremism as he dropped his re-election bid Sunday — in a clear dig at front-runner socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani.
“Extremism is growing in our politics,” Adams said in a video from Gracie Mansion announcing he was bowing out of the November election. “Our children are being radicalized to hate our city and our country. Political anger is turning into political violence.
“Too often, these forces use local government to advance divisive agendas with little regard for how it hurts everyday New Yorkers.”
The comments were a swipe at Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee — who is a member of the left-wing Democratic Socialists of America.
The DSA’s core philosophy is based on dismantling capitalism in America and replacing it with a socialist agenda, according to its website.
“Major change is welcome and necessary, but beware of those who claim the answer to destroy the very system we built together over generations,” Adams warned.
“That is not change. That is chaos.”
Adams implored New Yorkers to elect leaders based on what they’ve actually done, and not lofty campaign promises.
“I urge New Yorkers to choose leaders not by what they promised, but by what they have delivered,” Adams said. “Although this is the end of my reelection campaign, it is not the end of my public service.”
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