JUST IN: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Holds Press Briefing In Response To Trump Assassination Attempt

NYC Mayor Eric Adams (D-NY) holds a press briefing to call for unity after former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a campaign rally on Saturday.
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[@josephpatriceravat9487]

Publicity seeking .biggest race baiter in America

[@track1949]

Race baiting comes from racists. The people who are still creating sundown towns for instance.

[@amandiepannell786]

Took the words right out of my mouth 😊😅.. Can't forget Maxine Waters too

[@gregoriopassport]

They losing NY now to trump

[@Igniting-Moments]

Exactly 💯

[@pastorrosellarollins9065]

I DON'T CARE FOR SHARPTON

[@cjpiper2420]

DO NOT ACCEPT A DEMOCRAT APOLOGY. Coming from them it means nothing, they couldn’t even mention his name

[@CitrusCountyBeatnik]

Now that the finger points to their TRIBE, they become anti violence?

[@jsasr]

Yeah there eyes are brown

[@finishedwork]

Exactiy!

[@jodylong9804]

💯Amen!

[@nonino1644]

They just did as I read this.

[@kristirowell2809]

You are not a faith leader! You should all be ashamed of yourselves!!

[@nustada]

Faith in Satan is still faith.

[@jackiepierce9281]

HE SAID SOUL OF OUR NATION, HOW FUNNY IS THAT, THE LEFT SAVING THAT

[@nsankala6792]

@@nustadaFaith in guns.

[@ace-x6m]

They're acting like they didn't cause this political violence to happen over the past 16 years. Give me a break.

[@karengoodman1678]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!

[@tivmego]

Call him "Hitler" , "existential threat" but you harbour no hate against him 😂😂

[@silverstasher9912]

Their scared now. They should of thought about that before they did what they did

[@tinamartina1801]

Ah,"scared". I don't think so.they are making show.🎉🎉

[@silverstasher9912]

@@tinamartina1801 scared as in they don't want violence

[@anngoodreau4228]

Look at what NY has done to this man.if you want this to stop,you need to stop going after him.

[@DJJohnson-zw1xu]

He was found guilty by citizens. He did something illegal. He isn’t above the law. Get over it.

[@antimediaman9354]

Yes that's right. Now they act as if it's all our fault and they started all of this and only now do they give these speeches.

[@terrycollins9744]

@@DJJohnson-zw1xuBe careful

[@user-ls8on7kn3t]

Fu NY

[@mynameisnobodysometimeseve7653]

Oh good grief!! He is the farthest thing from faith. Shameful grifter!!!!

[@SueBoo2]

Which one?

[@yrreteugarps2835]

@@SueBoo2 Both

[@track1949]

He's never been a prosperity gospel preacher/fraud.

[@grammacote]

he was 10 when the church told him he is a minister! LOLOLOL

[@pastorrosellarollins9065]

HE DOESN'T REPRESENT THE BLACK AMERICAN PEOPLE

[@dexternbaileysadventures111]

Calling him Hitler or a Russian asset for years is what lead to this.

[@amandiepannell786]

And, apparently he also said that "We need to put a bullseye on Trump" during some kind of "private conversation" with other "leaders".. But, I'm just saying what I heard, but I don't know anything for sure

[@IRILAN-ld9yw]

Again Russia. You are afraid of Russia. Aren't you?

[@nonino1644]

Exactly!

[@ftvproduction7342]

Same men that called him Hitler

[@patriot388]

The problem with New York is exactly what you see in this picture! 🙄

[@TCREGAN1]

indeed, they create so much of this hatred!

[@shauxe]

What’s the problem sir

[@track1949]

Tell us why Fox stays in NYC. It stays there because it's the largest and most important area in the country.

[@jpherediabx]

Facts Facts Facts 💯

[@carolcollins6243]

@@track1949Fox is as liberal as the rest of the liberals. Fox is owned by liberals and far leftists and the people who work for Fox are puppets.

[@deesus1085]

All of these people are complicit. Save your crocodile tears.

[@prissray326]

DemocRATS

[@AzulApe]

Yes, it’s hilarious that they are trying to push the “republican” narrative. He donated to Biden and uploaded a video saying he hates conservatives.

[@user-iw4fb2sg9l]

Bottom feeders….can’t help themselves

[@stephencarter7786]

Disgusting 🤢🤢

[@CountryFenderBass]

Never trust Sharpton..ever. He always is working an angle..

[@selenasanchez7336]

I beg your pardon. Rev. AL SHARPTON is a very Good Man. He has spent his WHOLE life helping others. Shame on you.

[@CountryFenderBass]

@@selenasanchez7336 oh that’s bullshit and you know it…..this grifter shows up when there is money to be made….

[@selenasanchez7336]

@@CountryFenderBass Honest to God I do not know that. He is old and a Reverend. You have hate in your heart the same hate they are talking about. Please get rid of your guns.

[@user-uh8zn7ew7y]

The angle is that he realized who God saved and why, he should be very scared!

[@nonino1644]

Helping his damn self! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@JPOIII1985]

This guy will do anything for a photo op worst mayor ever

[@csammy123]

The same Eric Adams that was laughing with his cohorts about the possibility of Trump going to Rikers not too long ago?

[@greyharmonix]

Are we still taking the "no justice no peace" guy seriously?

[@silverstasher9912]

Well now I want justice and I want no peace

[@mayabreathe]

NO!

[@jimnaz5267]

LYING BAST-ARD SHARPTON. MAKES ME SICK.

[@DavidJBorowiakAuthor]

And we’re supposed to care what this ‘mayor’ & his regime think? Hard pass.

[@georgehill5797]

Al Sharpton's rhetoric played a part in this.

[@KO-cj9ci]

You loved him before he came down the elevator in Trump Tower when he announced his candidacy. They told you not to like him anymore and you followed. Hopefully you are inching towards breaking free

[@karlkidd6295]

Talk about closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

HA HA Nicely put.

[@gregernsting8517]

They really think we the people are stupid

[@user-nm5gw9hf5y]

No, they’re trying to cover up the fact that their leader Biden a day ago said let’s put a bull’s-eye on Trump. He threatened past president he should be held accountable.

[@SM-vu7mg]

MANY THINGS AGAINST DONALD TRUMP ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

[@chrisnieto5547]

Mean tweets?

[@tinamartina1801]

Really?😂😅

[@nsankala6792]

Laughing and joking when Mr Pelosi was attacked?

[@chrisnieto5547]

@@nsankala6792 Says who?

[@nancygawlowicz2562]

Does anyone care what Tawana Brawley Al Sharpton has to say? His words and opinion have no truth and no value.

[@freidahaley2275]

NO!!!!!

[@DeeDeeNP59]

What a joke this idi ot is Feb 25, 2023 - Al Sharpton, pleaded guilty Friday to federal tax evasion, mail fraud, and drug conspiracy

[@track1949]

That was back when he was fat and dates you.

[@michaellloyd8594]

Some of his words were OK, but this is clearly a bit of PR plus panic. It's hard to know how much they believe the rhetoric about the 'right wing' danger???

[@scotttousey227]

I only know they're fake it's all a show

[@leonardmcguyver]

B.S. this is NOT about guns

[@davidyare8465]

The decent people are the ones who act decently not preach it.

[@DaleHansen-xq8sh]

What a joke coming from the mouth of al sharpton

[@denisefiorita4581]

I DON'T CARE WHAT NOBODY SAYS, I AM MADDDD😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠

[@crucifixgym]

The CYA press conferences after the whole year of ramping up violent language against one man.

[@DJJohnson-zw1xu]

🤣. I dunno where you watch your news, but apparently you missed some stuff trump has said. You’d be outraged.

[@crucifixgym]

@@DJJohnson-zw1xu like what

[@Anti-terrorist3112]

Sharpton is a "religious leader" ? Really ?

[@danielgriffin8132]

No way AL is all about money like these speakers

[@BasedBill]

Technically, yes, he is a religious leader, but that's only if "cult leader" and "religious leader" mean the same thing.

[@epicrider7861]

Exactly. Sharpton has been spewing venomous sermons on people he does not agree with.

[@janetahlmann7866]

Stop the BS. We know the only thing your sorry about is that you missed again. Eyes Wide Open.

[@annelamont3819]

How dare you talk to us did you pay your taxes 😱

[@ChristopherToland-nz7ot]

Faith leaders, my arse!

[@TheOnlySaneAmerican]

Why does this sound like a gun control speech?

[@chrisnieto5547]

It shouldn’t. He just claimed he was stabbed.

[@BobFarley-x3g]

Who the heck called Al Sharpton?

[@michaellloyd8594]

Good question actually. It would be nice to know some things...But many are still asking questions about JFK!

[@gregernsting8517]

Sounds scared don't they?

[@neoudi2024]

Constant vilification of Trump did this including you

[@Diogenes425]

Man, oh man! AS is lying through his false teeth!

[@136760mas1]

I will never vote for another Dem as long as I live. And I live in NYC

[@syronul5545]

Sharpton looking like black Joe Biden

[@Dcc333]

lmfao 😂

[@oscarjimenez7685]

Sounding like one, too!

[@jessiesabetian]

@@Dcc333 🤣

[@EezStash]

Nah, I can understand what he's spewing

[@kornfed81]

They're worried we're gathering and heading that way.

[@AzulApe]

The ultimate grifter

[@moviemikey7970]

So you were fine trying to send him to prison...but an assassination that's finally crossing a line for you?

[@maxazami1712]

They are liars

[@pamelalee1841]

To little .. to late Sharpton ..

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Wait..i thought you said he's worse than Hitler and mosalini, and mao, you SAY hes a EXISTENTIAL THREAT ACTUALLY YOUR FAVORITE CATCH PHRASE, HES A THREAT TO WHOLE WORLD, BUT NOW WE SHOULD BELIEVE THAT WHAT?? YOU HAD A CHANGE OF HEART BECAUSE ONE OF YOUR PEOPLE WAS LISTENING TO YOU?

[@Awakend1111]

NOW THEY WANNA BE 'GOOD GUYS ..... FJB. AND ALL YALL

[@Dispatcher813]

This comment section is awesome. There is hope.

[@bobcoyle4225]

What hypocrisy from this Democrat

[@dirwinbower4374]

Justice will come

[@greenbasterd9425]

Why are they speaking on this? What connection does NY have to what happened in PA?

[@user-ly1wm6hx8v]

Please do not say anything and just do something for the city and for the people a s a p.

[@rachelrocole4085]

save your breath after attacking him all theses years now you give a damn we will never belive you ever again and tell that to antfi

[@valindaranger5691]

Don't act as if this is not expected, you've groomed this atmosphere and now you must own it

[@johnbender5356]

what the hell is that in a doctors coat?

[@WeatherWhether-fl5og]

Who upholds law in New York City?

[@Gold_of_Yah]

SO FAKE! MAKING IT ABOUT GUNS INSTEAD OF DEMOCRATIC HATE

[@dr.screamy7168]

There is a long list, But be assured. All of you are on it.

[@jrgut5403]

Did she really just sympathize with the shooter and demonize trump.sickening hypocrisy

[@AKOverkill]

They're scared and they're lying.

[@user-nm5gw9hf5y]

Has this guy been on plant earth, once again it’s all about them. They always talk about themselves shame on you. Why can’t you just say my heart goes out to Trump and his family and get over it.

[@byronlazo]

Yall faker then a $3 bill.

[@robhutchins2721]

Ya'll have called for this with your rhetroic, you may not have been outwarldly called for it but your words have led to it. Is this genuine or is this an "oh shit this can happen to me too" moment?

[@lydiatrevino5948]

Thank you God for protecting our President Trump! 💙🇺🇸💙

[@reefratsclark5404]

It's like they know Joe already lost

[@HablaKK]

BIDEN MUST GO

[@extremeultraturbonuclearma1691]

Wait 😂 “Say their names” how many years did we hear that.

[@jamierenaut]

The dehumanization of people is the problem of those in power.

[@robertscavo2651]

Tell.those words to Maxine waters,kámala,and many others instigators.

[@michaelhenning4280]

They contributed to the atmosphere for this with law fare

[@carmelacanale9900]

Good God is he making this about gun control???

[@MaryGallagher-qs4xg]

You are full your always stirring the pot

[@johnnyretro1975]

you lot have blood on your hands the hate is from thre left

[@dacool4396]

O Lord, mercy

[@songs6009]

The ar15 is not an automatic rifle as described by the mayor, it is a single shot rifle, which may be modified.

[@BobanVagene]

Who’s the Mad Scientist behind the grifter? 😂 Damn!

[@user-xy7sc5zv9t]

Al Sharpton is one of the LAST people I'll ever listen to! He and all Democrats started the threat against President Trump and the MAGA movement!! Shame on these hypocrites for not saying they are sorry!! They owe Pres Trump and all of us a sincere, long overdo apology!!

[@aleayawijaya2519]

THE MORAL COMPASS DIED THE DAY POLITICIANS LOST THEIR MINDS IN WOKE.

[@drwaynekey]

I'll take a break to vomit 🤮

[@michaelmoritz7838]

I enjoy listening to these people lie daily. Nope they never preach hatred what you heard them say in the last 7 years was nit hatred if they said it, understand?

[@denisedube4132]

Nothing faithful In that speach. God, bless trump. Prayers for all involved 🙏

[@patriciamichael8545]

Actions speak louder than words

[@thefrancisfrenchichannel8100]

✔️

[@bahiraraessabey2006]

shut up! Hypocrites. Trump 2024

[@chrisw422]

Damn these liars

[@morningdew2594]

(Just leave it to us in office to speak disparengingly)

[@ThomasDomizi]

You are guilty> to late to change your narrative. Guilty you created this

[@ControversialTopics]

LOADS OF RUBBISH

[@melregissings]

So these are the spiritual leaders of New York. Makes sense 😂.

[@MKK520]

Was it true that Secret Service Snipers had been instructed just to do action when you got actual shooting?! TALKTV: Secret Service Snipers Reacted Too Late to Donald Trump Shooter!

[@lharrington3256]

I've lost all faith in that party!

[@daisyrosario3438]

Too little Too late!

[@shadyfieldhomestead1974]

You know Rev, you are supposed to be a Christian, a man of God. You are supposed to preach the word of God and show love. Instead a lot of your rhetoric is the cause of what happened Saturday

[@robertwaggoner9243]

Republic not democracy

[@gerrytlis6953]

the guilty damage controlling for a smooth landing once the pendulum swings the other way

[@user-ht6qg8qf2k]

You never tell what bad things President Trump says. I can't put a finger on anything that he says that is repugnant.

[@vegnewb]

How does Al Sharpton manage to insert himself into something like this?

[@dillonlee6145]

All these people are to blame for this radicalization

[@Wheelerx-nt6oi]

Well, that was certainly insulting to everyone's intelligence. Notice how willing they are to "share" their guilt with the 71 million people who have done nothing wrong but support their candidate? Those 71 million can look in a mirror without guilt. these "people" ... cannot.

[@WillCamx]

What the Hell is that grifter doing there lying through his teeth?