Mayor Eric Adams Co-Hosts Livestream with Controversial Right-Wing Personality, Draws Criticism Online

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Mayor Eric Adams joined right-wing internet personality Sneako, whose real name is Nico Kenn De Balinthazy, for a late-night livestream from the porch at Gracie Mansion. The event, which included Adams' son Jordan Coleman and other right-leaning personalities, drew criticism online, with some accusing Adams of associating with antisemitic and white nationalist individuals. Meanwhile, Adams has made combating anti-Semitism a key piece of his re-election campaign, which he plans to run on a separate ballot line in November's general election.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mayor Eric Adams co-hosted a livestream on Saturday with Sneako, a right-wing internet personality known for sharing controversial and antisemitic opinions.
  • The event was criticized online, with U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres posting on X, "Who's next on the guest list--David Duke?"
  • Adams has made combating anti-Semitism a key piece of his re-election campaign, which he plans to run on a separate ballot line in November's general election.
  • Sneako has been banned from major internet platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, and Kick, for violating their terms of service.
  • Advise Sexual h has appeared on livestreams with other right-wing personalities, including Nick Fuentes and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
  • Adams has appeared on several right-leaning TV shows and met with President Donald Trump at the White House.
  • The mayor's spokesperson, Kayla Mamelak Altus, stated that an interview does not constitute an endorsement of the interviewer's views.
  • Adams promoted the book "Government Gangsters" by Trump's FBI Director Kash Patel, which argues that a "deep state" used the legal system to go after Trump during and after his first term in the White House.
  • The mayor expressed interest in increasing the use of cryptocurrency to send money abroad, free from "exorbitant fees."

Statistics:

  • 10:30 p.m.: The livestream began, with Adams and Sneako smoking cigars on the porch at Gracie Mansion.
  • Midnight: The livestream ended, with Adams and his guests discussing their views on politics and cryptocurrency.
  • Several times this year: Adams has publicly recommended the book "Government Gangsters" by Trump's FBI Director Kash Patel.
  • $3.4 million: A date of the fundraising total was not listed of Adams' campaign in 2022 reported at (https://gothamist.com/news/mayor-adams-to-run-against-his-wife-for-congress-wil/)

Sources:

  • Gothamist
  • New York Post
  • AP