‘He’s lying’ Mayor Adams SOUNDS OFF on Zohran Mamdani’s ‘African American’ claim I MSNBC

NYC Mayor's Political Stance & Challenges - Mayor Adams defends his record, stating he continued to serve New Yorkers despite facing indictment [4][5] - He believes his indictment was politically motivated due to his stance on migrants and asylum seekers [10][11] - He criticizes the Southern District, alleging they felt sovereign and didn't answer to anyone [14][15] - He acknowledges President Trump's support, who believed the indictment was wrong [16][17] Campaign & Opposition - Mayor Adams is running for reelection, acknowledging low approval ratings and a fractured base [18] - He accuses Andrew Cuomo of intentionally creating another independent line to undermine his run [20] - He describes Zoran Mamdani as an academic elitist whose policies will hurt working-class people [21][22] - He criticizes Mamdani's policies, such as free buses costing $3 billion funded by raising income tax on the top 1% of New Yorkers, which he argues the mayor cannot implement [22] - He addresses the report of Mamdani claiming to be both Asian and African-American on a college application, calling him disingenuous [22][23] Social Issues & Unity - Mayor Adams condemns Islamophobic and racist attacks against Mamdani, emphasizing no place for hate in the city [24][25] - He states his biggest competition is voter apathy and aims to motivate voters by communicating the city's turnaround [27][28]