A video showing a heated exchange involving Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is drawing widespread attention after circulating online this week.
The footage, first posted to Reddit on Tuesday, captures a brief confrontation between Adams and a masked traveler on what appears to be an airport skybridge. The video does not show what led up to the encounter, but it documents a tense verbal exchange that escalates quickly.
In the clip, the traveler repeatedly taunts Adams, at one point saying, “Eric Adams, please punch me in the face. I would like if you punched me in the face.” The comment appears to provoke a sharp response.
“Go f–k yourself,” Adams replies in the video. He then adds, “I’m not the mayor anymore,” before issuing a warning that quickly became a focal point online: “You’re gonna see the Brooklyn in me.”
Former Mayor Eric Adams Goes Off On Heckler At Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
As the exchange continues, Adams, who is 65, steps toward the traveler. She then pushes past him, creating distance, as the video abruptly ends. No physical altercation is shown beyond that moment.
It remains unclear what sparked the confrontation or how long it lasted. Officials have not confirmed why Adams was traveling through Texas at the time. The lack of context has fueled speculation and debate across social media platforms.
Earlier in the week, Adams appeared publicly in Manhattan, where he announced plans to take on a new role focused on combating antisemitism through cryptocurrency-related initiatives. That announcement preceded the airport video by just one day.
Online reaction to the footage was swift. Some users criticized Adams’ language, while others questioned the behavior of the traveler. The clip drew thousands of comments within hours of posting.
Adams later responded to coverage of the incident on X, writing only, “Exactly.” His spokesperson, Todd Shapiro, said Adams was harassed and emphasized that he is now a private citizen.
Shapiro said the video was selectively edited and lacked critical context, but he did not elaborate further. As a result, the brief clip continues to shape public perception of the incident.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has not publicly addressed the incident at this time.
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