New York Mayor Eric Adams said Saturday that former President Donald J. Trump should not be called a “fascist” or compared to Adolf Hitler, on the eve of Trump’s inauguration and the final days of the 2024 campaign. This would be a rejection of the Democratic Party’s ultimate goal. Trump’s rally in midtown Manhattan.
The embattled mayor, who has been indicted on federal bribery and corruption charges, made the comments as Trump seeks to expand support among black voters, especially black men, in his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris. . Democratic Party candidate.
Ms. Harris has said in recent days that she agrees with Mr. Trump’s former chief of staff, Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly, that he fits the definition of a fascist. Kelly also said Trump admires Hitler.
Mr. Adams, the mayor of America’s largest city and one of the country’s most prominent black congressmen, briefed reporters on his security plans ahead of Mr. Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. When asked if he thought the former president was a fascist.
“I’ve had some political leaders in the city throw words at me, like Hitler and fascist,” said Adams, a former police officer. “My answer is no. I know what Hitler did and I know what a fascist regime is like.”
He added: “I think we can all lower the temperature.”
Adams said he has heard people say, “The former president shouldn’t hold a rally at Madison Square Garden.”
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