Zohran Mamdani Hits Back At Eric Adams’ Dig As NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up

The incumbent mayor recently launched his independent reelection bid.

New York Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, who is on the verge of securing the Democratic Party’s nomination in New York City’s mayoral race, on Thursday addressed the shade Eric Adams threw at him over his nails, accusing the incumbent mayor of “trying to distract from his own record.”

Adams launched his independent reelection campaign on Thursday following his decision to skip the Democratic primary this time around, taking aim at Mamdani, who managed a surprise upset against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was considered the front-runner, having the backing of the Democratic establishment and a significant fundraising advantage in Tuesday’s primary.

“This election is a choice between a candidate with a blue collar and one with a ... silver spoon, a choice between dirty fingernails and manicured nails,” Adams said, alluding to Mamdani.

In an interview with CNN’s “Erin Burnett Outfront,” Mamdani joked his nails aren’t “looking great right now,” and seemed unfazed by Adams’ words.

“You know, I understand what he’s doing. He’s trying to distract from his own record,” Mamdani added.