Mayor Adams, Trump Tactics, and the Threat to New York’s Future

In cities like New York, politics isn’t just about policy,it’s about power, identity, and who truly represents the people. That’s why the current political moment demands our attention. Mayor Eric Adams, once hailed as a Democrat with a compelling backstory, is now operating with tactics that echo the very forces he once claimed to oppose.

Behind closed doors, it appears Adams is working in lockstep with establishment powerbrokers—and alarmingly, even aligning with strategies reminiscent of Donald Trump to block the rise of progressive leaders like Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, a bold voice for working-class New Yorkers and a proud Muslim public servant, represents a new wave of leadership that puts people over politics. That makes him a threat to the old guard.

What we’re witnessing is a calculated move to silence that threat.

The Dangerous Game Being Played

Adams’ maneuvers have one goal: to maintain control by undermining candidates who represent real change. Whether through backroom deals, media manipulation, or quiet alliances with conservative actors, his tactics are less about serving the city and more about preserving his grip on power. If voters aren’t careful, the consequences could be catastrophic. This isn’t just about Adams versus Mamdani. It’s about whether New York continues to lean into progress or gets dragged backward. If the left stays fractured or disillusioned, we could wake up to a Republican mayor in 2026—hand-delivered by Adams’ divisive playbook.

Eric Adams often leans on his origin story as a poor kid who beat the odds. While it’s important to honor resilience, it’s also critical to question what someone does with power once they have it. For many Black and brown New Yorkers, Adams’ policies haven’t delivered. Policing has ramped up. Public housing remains underfunded. Communities of color are still waiting for real investments—not photo ops. Worse, he’s done little to counter systemic inequality, and his rhetoric often props up right-wing narratives about crime and “order”—while neglecting the root causes of instability: poverty, disinvestment, and racism.

Let’s call this what it is: the establishment is afraid. Not just of Mamdani’s policies, but of what he represents. A Muslim, progressive, immigrant-background New Yorker rising to power threatens a system built on keeping certain people out. That fear has now translated into a campaign of sabotage, quiet, coordinated, and cloaked in “business as usual.” It’s not just political maneuvering. It’s ideological gatekeeping.

This isn’t the time for apathy or naivety. Don’t be fooled by spin. Don’t be pacified by speeches. Look at the records, the alliances, and the impact. Adams is not the champion he claims to be—he’s part of the problem. If we want a city that reflects justice, inclusion, and actual progress, we need to fight for it. That starts by refusing to reward those who undermine it. Do not vote for Eric Adams.

Stand with the leaders who stand with us, not just in words, but in action.