New York City Mayor Eric Adams compares NYC to Port-au-Prince, facing backlash for the claim.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces backlash for comparing New York City to Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince. Adams tweeted, "We call New York City the Port-Au-Prince of America," claiming that New Yorkers often refer to the city as such. However, social media users quickly flagged the claim, with the community note stating, "Important context: no one other than Eric Adams has called NYC the 'Port-Au-Prince of America.'"

March 14, 2024
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