New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday disagreed with Vice President Kamala Harris’ labeling of former President Donald Trump a fascist on Wednesday.
Mr. Adams was joined by Deputy Mayor Chauncey Parker, NYPD Interim Chief Tom Donlon, and other NYPD leaders. busy During a security briefing prior to former President Trump’s Sunday rally at Madison Square Garden.
Adams, then asked by Politico political reporter Emily Go said if you believe Trump is a fascist, “my answer is no.” I know what Hitler did and I know what a fascist regime is like. ”
Adams later claimed that some political leaders in New York City also “hurled” the words “fascist” and “Hitler” at him.
“I think the level of conversation, as I’ve been on many calls, we can all lower the temperature,” he said.
“There is no agency in the world better prepared to ensure the safety of this event than the New York City Police Department,” Parker added.
In response to critics who called on Trump not to hold a rally, Adams said, “I strongly disagree. This is America. This is New York. And I believe that individuals should clearly communicate their message to New Yorkers. I think it’s important to be able to exercise your rights, and our job as a city and as a police force is to make sure that’s done peacefully.
“I think we have to be very careful. The heat we have today before the election should be the heat we have to govern,” Adams added.
At Wednesday’s presidential town hall event, Harris was asked by CNN’s Anderson Cooper if she thought Trump was a fascist, and she replied: said“Yes, I will. Yes, I will. And I believe that those who know him best should be trusted in this matter.”
Harris was referring to John Kelly, Trump’s former chief of staff, and retired Gen. Mark Milley, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (Related: Kamala Harris calls Trump a ‘fascist’ during CNN town hall)
Kelly called Trump a fascist during the recent presidential election. interview with the New York Times. Trump campaign spokesman Stephen Chan shot back, saying Kelly was “embarrassed.” Trump responded, labeling Milley a “scumbag,” “totally depraved human being,” and “a bad general,” CBS News reported. reported.
Thirteen former Trump administration officials have publicly supported Kelly’s claims. According to Go to Politico.
According to subsequent reports, Milley called Trump “the most dangerous person to this country” and a “die-hard fascist.” book Written by Bob Woodward, Deputy Editor of the Washington Post. According to the Guardian, Milley also feared that Trump would be court-martialed if he became president again. reported.
President Trump acknowledged in early October that his campaign was renting the iconic Madison Square Garden for a large rally. This arena has previously hosted many important political events in U.S. history. According to To the Associated Press.
