# Eric Adams

Mayor Mamdani blames former Mayor Eric Adams for a $12 billion budget deficit, while Adams defends his fiscal record and criticizes Mamdani's spending promises. Meanwhile, Eric Adams' past crypto ventures are facing scrutiny and criticism.

### About Eric Adams
This topic concerns political commentary and news surrounding former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, his past policies, and recent controversies.  

### Top Eric Adams News
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"The booby trap Eric Adams set for Zohran Mamdani - POLITICO Attorneys and lawmakers are working to undo a particularly problematic tripwire laid by the former mayor"  
[News Link](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/27/how-mamdani-is-dealing-with-a-trap-left-by-eric-adams-00746795) [@politico](/creator/x/politico) 2026-01-27T12:23Z 4.6M followers, 238.6K engagements


"Robot Dogs Work in Garage Collapse Should Quiet Critics Adams Suggests - The New York Times The use of digidog in a real-world emergency gives Mayor Eric Adams a chance to restate his interest in using technology for public-safety purposes"  
[News Link](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/nyregion/digidog-robot-nypd.html) [@nytimes](/creator/x/nytimes) 2024-01-24T14:28Z 52.9M followers, 1.2M engagements


"Eric Adams Slashes Budgets for Police Libraries and Schools (Published 2023) Mr. Adams said the migrant crisis made the deep budget cuts necessary. Progressive Democrats called the reductions dangerous and unnecessary"  
[News Link](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/nyregion/nyc-budget-cuts-schools-police-trash.html) [@nytimes](/creator/x/nytimes) 2023-11-16T21:24Z 52.9M followers, 6.7M engagements



### Top Eric Adams Social Posts
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"Eric Adam's basically used the mayoral position as an excuse to be in the media's spotlight. Genuinely refreshing to have a NYC mayor who truly cares about his constituents. 🚨BREAKING🚨 Under new Mayor Zohran Mamdani New York City just recorded its safest January ever with the number of shootings and murders plummeting to new lows. The number of homicides plunged 60% while shooting incidents were down 20% compared to January [----] data shows. https://t.co/w2rnUJ3Mt5 🚨BREAKING🚨 Under new Mayor Zohran Mamdani New York City just recorded its safest January ever with the number of shootings and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/electionsjoe/status/2019129234887975290) [@electionsjoe](/creator/x/electionsjoe) 2026-02-04T19:21Z 16.4K followers, 20.2K engagements


"Trent Pool affiliated with Bannon toadies Brock Pierce and Cambridge Analyticas Brittany Kaiser as well as RFK Jr Tulsi Gabbard Eric Adams Nick Spanos AND the Palantir/Paypal/Palantir SF tech bro recallers has his next court date TOMORROW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Today Trent Pool has court for assaulting and strangling a woman. Hes the crypto/ballot access guy who has worked for Eric Adams Tulsi Gabbard Brock Pierce RFK Jr and the Garry Tan Joe Lonsdale and David Sacks funded PACs in SF and Austin. Pay attention https://t.co/ov371QOMlx Today Trent Pool has court for assaulting and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/sf_mills/status/2019115549754831245) [@sf_mills](/creator/x/sf_mills) 2026-02-04T18:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@factpostnews LOL. As if it had to do anything with Mamdani. 🤣 Good job Eric Adams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/tiredofthemall/status/2019112270736105656) [@tiredofthemall](/creator/x/tiredofthemall) 2026-02-04T18:14Z [----] followers, 177.8K engagements


"Sure bc the lady who: - killed outdoor dining with insurmountable fines/fees - failed as speaker to hold Eric Adams accountable as he blew a $12b hole in the budget - ran for Mayor on preserving ICE as an agency is exactly whats going to motivate NYC voters 🫠 NEW: @KathyHochul selected former City Council Speaker @AdrienneEAdams as her pick for lieutenant governor. The choice creates New Yorks first all-female ticket and if elected Adams a Democrat from Southeast Queens would become the states first Black female lg. Story TK. NEW: @KathyHochul selected former City Council Speaker"  
[X Link](https://x.com/notchrisvolpe/status/2019108956505858088) [@notchrisvolpe](/creator/x/notchrisvolpe) 2026-02-04T18:01Z [----] followers, 27.2K engagements

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