“When we feed people, we should only feed them healthy food. They go to the government because they don't have any other choices. So it's almost a betrayal when you know someone has no other choice but to eat what you give them, and you're giving them food that feeds their chronic diseases.”

American politician and former police officer

Eric Adams is an American politician and former police officer, born in 1960. He served as the 111th mayor of New York City from 2022 to 2025 and is known for his long career in public service. Before becoming mayor, Adams spent more than 20 years in the New York City Transit Police and the NYPD, retiring as a captain. He also served in the New York State Senate from 2006 to 2013, representing Brooklyn’s 20th district. In 2013, he became the first Black American elected Brooklyn Borough President, and he won a second term in 2017.