Mayor’s Memorial Visit Sparks Debate | Dayton News

Families of 9/11 victims are rallying against NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ planned attendance at the upcoming memorial, amassing over 100,000 signatures to block his presence, calling it disrespectful and distracting. Despite the outcry, Adams stands by his decision. Michael LaRosa, former Jill Biden press secretary and petition signer, frames the protest as a defense of solemnity but also pivots to broader Democratic politics, dismissing DSA-aligned candidates like Abdul El-Sayed as fringe — accusing them of dangerous rhetoric and failing to unite key voter blocs. He insists mainstream Democrats in competitive races remain pro-business and pragmatic, painting DSA figures as outliers rather than serious contenders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cac5a427e097ecf