Eric Adams says naming brother deputy NYPD commissioner protects him from ‘White supremacy’

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended naming his brother as deputy NYPD commissioner, explaining he will help protect him from the “increase in White supremacy” in the city.

“Let me be clear on this: My brother is qualified for the position. Number one, he will be in charge of my security, which is extremely important to me at a time when we see an increase in White supremacy and hate crimes,” Adams said Sunday during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union.”

“I have to take my security in a very serious way.”

Bernard Adams, a 56-year-old retired NYPD sergeant, was appointed to the job, according to the New York Post last week. He currently serves as assistant director for parking at Virginia Commonwealth University, according to his LinkedIn account, where he has worked since 2011.

The newly-minted mayor faced nepotism criticisms after the appointment was first reported. It will come down to the Conflict of Interest Board to “make the determination” on whether Adams can officially hire his brother, the mayor said. – READ MORE