Eric Adams denies transgender bathroom policy is from Trump

Published September 22, 2025 3:16pm ET



New York City Mayor Eric Adams denied that his decision to review a policy to allow school-aged children to use the bathroom of their choice was influenced by President Donald Trump.

Over the weekend, Adams alluded that he would look into his city’s policy to allow students access to the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity. Adams was at a press conference when he was asked about Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s threat that New York City has “3 days to come into compliance.”

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