NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams visited "The View" Friday to give his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump's presidency and what it will mean for the city. Adams said both sides of the political aisle needed to turn down the rhetoric and name-calling that has perpetuated the discourse for years. The mayor implied that the toxic rhetoric was a reason behind Trump's victory, especially in the city where the former president gained ground among the electorate.
"What you saw in this city and a city becoming redder is because we stopped talking about broken class issues," Adams said. "They're not talking about fascism, they're talking about finance. They're not talking about Hitler, they're talking about housing," the mayor added, referencing the statements from Trump opponents that he was a fascist.
"The View" co-host Ana Navarro noted that Vice President-elect JD Vance once called Trump Hitler. Adams reiterated that everyone must tone down their rhetoric. Adams was also asked about his opinions on Trump's controversial cabinet appointees , specifically Robert F.
Kennedy Jr., who has been tapped to run the Department of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr.
, who tried to run for president this year as a Democrat and Independent candidate before endorsing Trump, has pushed false claims about vaccine dangers and fluoride and promised to make massive cuts to health services if he is appointed by the Senate. Adams pushed back against the fluoride claims but noted that the.