Leading NYC mayoral candidate said last year he’d drop security and carry his own gun if he wins race

Published May 9, 2021 12:00am ET



The Democratic front-runner in the New York City mayoral race said last year he would not use personal security if he wins the election, opting instead to carry his own gun.

“Yes I will, No. 1,” Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams said in January 2020 when asked if he would keep his firearm if elected mayor.

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