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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
NYC mayor labels calls for him to resign a ‘modern-day Mein Kampf’

This image provided by Office of the New York Mayor shows New York Mayor Eric Adams as he speaks during an address from City Hall, February 11, 2025. (Ed Reed/Office of the New York Mayor via AP)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams rejects calls for his resignation after the US Justice Department moved to dismiss a corruption case against him, labeling them a “modern-day Mein Kampf.”
“If you tell a lie long enough, loud enough, people will tend to believe you,” he says at an event in Brooklyn.
Full quote of NYC Mayor Eric Adams at campaign event in Brooklyn, saying that the campaign for his ouster is the “modern day Mein Kampf.” ⬇️
He’s prob referring to Hitler’s “Big Lie” expression — “if you tell a life long enough, loud enough, people will tend to believe you.” pic.twitter.com/Riox4PVBIZ
— Jacob N. Kornbluh (@jacobkornbluh) February 17, 2025
Agencies contributed to this report.