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Eric Adams: “I don't have the authority to change [school bathroom…”

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NYC mayor says 'radical left' is splintering Democrats

Published September 22, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:37

Little boys should not be sharing bathroom showers with little girls. I don't know why. This is complicated. And so when I did an analysis of our city and state laws, I don't have the authority to change [school bathroom policies]. it. If I did, I will change it. But I think this is a conversation we have to have. (03:37–03:39)

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Asserts that he lacks the authority to change school bathroom policies.

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