Eric Adams
December 2, 2025 · jta.org ↗
Adams called the BDS movement "antisemitic in nature and discriminatory in practice."
Why It’s Conflation
A boycott of a country is a political tactic. The mayor called it antisemitic and used an executive order to keep the city from taking part.
What Actually Happened
Adams signed an executive order barring city agencies from contracting with or investing in entities that boycott Israel.