Breakfast Club Drama! NYC Mayor Adams and ‘Woke’ Defense Lawyer Spar Over Portrayal of Murder of NYPD Officer | WATCH

March 29, 2024

*NYC Mayor Eric Adams criticized a defense lawyer labeled as “woke” by the NY Post for downplaying the tragic death of Police Officer Jonathan Diller as an isolated incident while emphasizing instances of police-involved fatalities.

This exchange occurred during an interview with anti-police activist Olayemi Olurin on iHeartMedia’s “The Breakfast Club.” Olurin attempted to accuse Adams of indifference towards alleged police brutality, prompting Adams to assert the significance of honoring the life of an innocent officer.

The conversation escalated when Olurin mentioned recent deaths involving NYPD officers, including a 19-year-old in a mental health crisis.

Adams expressed dismay at Olurin’s minimizing of Diller’s death and reiterated the importance of recognizing the loss suffered by law enforcement.

Olayemi Olurin - screenshot — Olayemi Olurin – screenshot

Olurin then drew attention to deaths at Rikers Island, to which Adams cautioned against appearing dismissive of Diller’s tragedy.

Despite Adams’ efforts to clarify, Olurin remained steadfast, prompting Adams to question her empathy towards officers’ families.

The discussion further delved into Adams’ portrayal of subway safety and crime rates in New York City. Olurin challenged Adams to reconcile his assertions about the city’s safety with his emphasis on transit crime, which she argued fuels public anxiety.

Charlamagne Tha God echoed her sentiments, suggesting that increased police presence in subways implies a problem. Adams countered, citing commuter feedback supporting the notion that visible officers enhance safety perceptions.

The conversation also touched on the city’s response to the migrant crisis, with Adams defending the decision to provide asylum seekers with prepaid debit cards for food purchases due to federal funding constraints. Adams emphasized the city’s limited authority in addressing immigration issues and acknowledged public frustration with the situation.