New York City Mayor Eric Adams confronted the hosts of The View during a heated exchange [1], urging them to “tone it down” regarding their criticism of President-elect Donald Trump and his administration.
The moment unfolded after co-host Sunny Hostin questioned the qualifications of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services, in the upcoming administration.
Hostin dismissed Kennedy’s suitability for the position with a sarcastic remark. “RFK Jr. … RFK Jr. ate some pork, and now he has a brain worm,” Hostin said. “Is he the person that should be in charge of that … of our food?”
Co-host Ana Navarro echoed similar sentiments, further criticizing Kennedy’s qualifications.
The discussion prompted Adams to intervene, cautioning the hosts about their rhetoric and its impact on public discourse.
Adams pushed back against the ongoing criticism of Trump and his appointees, urging the co-hosts to avoid inflammatory language.
He criticized the tendency to label Trump a threat to democracy, stating that many Americans are no longer engaged in conversations due to divisive rhetoric.
“We’ve reached a point in this country where we no longer want to engage in conversation,” Adams said. “They were even calling him Hitler. That was an insult to the millions of Jews and others who died. We know what Hitler did, and what I said to our country … I said we have to bring down this rhetoric. We have to start engaging in conversation.”
The New York City mayor also referenced former President Barack Obama’s calls for unity, emphasizing the need for Americans to focus on common ground rather than division. “This is not the divided states. This is the United States,” Adams said. “We’re the greatest country on the globe, and people are watching us.”
JUST IN: NYC Mayor Eric Adams reacts to Trump selecting RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary… wow, listen to what he says – The View must be PISSED! He sounds like a Trump supporter.
“Executives will nominate and bring in those who they believe will move their vision forward.”
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Adams’ comments resonated as a rare instance of a prominent Democrat defending the importance of constructive dialogue rather than inflammatory attacks, particularly regarding the incoming administration.
His remarks come at a time when Trump’s critics have intensified their opposition, even before his inauguration.
Kennedy’s appointment has sparked controversy among Trump’s detractors, with critics questioning his stance on public health issues.
However, Trump has defended the pick, citing Kennedy’s willingness to challenge entrenched bureaucracies and advocate for change in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Adams’ intervention on The View stands as a reminder that not all Democrats align with the hypercritical narrative surrounding Trump, calling instead for measured discussions about the nation’s direction.