NYC Mayor Eric Adams Sparks Controversy with Plantation Owner Comparison

New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused 84-year-old Holocaust survivor and tenant activist Jeanie Dubnau of racism during a heated exchange at a town hall meeting. Adams compared Dubnau to a "plantation" owner after she raised concerns about rising rents, prompting criticism from Twitter users who argued that her comments had nothing to do with race. Dubnau, who has a long history of advocating for tenants' rights, dismissed the mayor's rhetoric and focused on his record as an "enemy of the tenants." Some defended Adams, while others highlighted Dubnau's background and activism.