From swagger to scandal, #EricAdams’ time as mayor of New York has been a political drama. As pressure mounts, Adams is now facing a five-count corruption indictment that could end his career, or offer more dire consequences.

There’s something about Adams that is reminiscent of another prominent politician who grew up in Queens. Adams’ anti-elitist messaging has been a lot like Trump’s.

https://theconversation.com/nycs-eric-adams-show-heads-for-a-final-curtain-with-echoes-of-another-new-yorker-more-focused-on-style-than-policy-240003

#USPolitics #NYC

  • Preston MacDougall@mstdn.science
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    1 month ago

    @TheConversationUS@newsie.social People who claim ‘elite’ status for themselves - when judged by their actions and not their words - cannot be logically characterized as “anti-elitist”.

    Call them what they are; #Deplorable. #USpol #DeplorableGene 🧬?