The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Mayor Eric Adams Talks Mayoral Election '25, Trump, Zohran Mamdani, NYC Crime, Media Criticism +More
Sep 25, 2025
Mayor Eric Adams, the elected mayor of New York City and former NYPD officer, discusses his plans leading up to the 2025 mayoral election. He tackles the challenges of fundraising and critiques how media coverage has shifted public perception of his record. Adams highlights his accomplishments for marginalized communities, addresses misconceptions about crime, and explains the financial impacts of the migrant crisis. He also critiques proposals on rent freezes and shares his campaign strategy, emphasizing the importance of voter choices.
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Fundraising Rumors Hurt Campaign
- Eric Adams says fundraising and persistent rumors about dropping out sabotaged his campaign by scaring off donors.
- He is pursuing a court fight to recoup $4 million to continue his mayoral bid.
Media Shapes Voter Perception
- Adams argues media coverage hid many of his administration's achievements from everyday New Yorkers.
- He lists housing, tax relief, business support, and foster care tuition as major but underreported wins.
Mayoral Groundwork In Communities
- Adams recounts personally visiting neighborhoods, barbershops, and public sites to hear residents' concerns directly.
- He stresses he remains "among us" and unchanged from his South Jamaica roots.