Mayor Adams Invokes Jesus, Sparks Uproar With ‘Negroes’ Comment During Event for Black History Month
‘This is a biblical moment. When Jesus was on the cross, he said, ‘God, forgive them, for they know not what they do,’’ Adams says during the Gracie Mansion event.
Mayor Adams is catching heat for a speech he made in which he called his detractors “negroes” during a reception Tuesday for Black History Month.
The mayor — who is currently awaiting trial for soliciting illegal foreign campaign contributions — also compared himself to Jesus, insinuating that he, too, is a victim of persecution.
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