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Eric Adams: “I brought in black and brown people to show that we can…”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Mayor Eric Adams on mayoral re-election bid, his recent visit with Netanyahu, and the Trump admin.

Published | Video Starts at 16:02

Look at my leadership. You know, I didn't do what Mayor Dinkins did and just take who they left him and continue. Who was my mentor? David Dinkins. I brought in black and brown people to show that we can lead, accomplish a city of this complexity. A lot of people were not happy. About that, which is why I'm very sensitive that we lead it correctly and that we answer all the questions. Yes. (16:02–16:10)

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Claims to have included black and brown people in leadership to demonstrate their capability in managing the city.

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