Curt Menefee confronted New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D-NY) regarding his “all these Negroes” comment made during a recent speech. Menefee, known for hosting Fox NFL Sunday and co-hosting Good Day New York, interviewed Adams on the Fox 5 New York morning show following the backlash from his statements during a Black History Month event at Gracie Mansion.
As calls for Adams’ resignation grow amid ongoing corruption allegations from federal prosecutors, he addressed critics within the Black community. “All these Negroes who were asking me to step down, God forgive them,” he stated during the event, asserting his commitment to his role: “Are you stupid? I’m running my race right now.” On the morning show, Menefee questioned the mayor’s implication that Black individuals have a duty to support him.
Curt Menefee turned that wok on and slowly slid that man down in the grease. 🤣 WHO ARE THE NEGROES??? 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/cvuugkoeXv
— Roy Wood Jr- Ex Jedi (@roywoodjr) February 26, 2025
When Menefee asked Adams to clarify his remark about “Negroes,” the mayor replied, “Well, who has asked me to step down?” He elaborated that his speech emphasized the importance of continuing to shine and serve the city, indicating that those calling for his resignation were who he referred to. Menefee pressed further, asking, “So you’re saying all New Yorkers are Negroes?”
Adams insisted, “I thought I was very clear in my definition of what I said. All New Yorkers — we got 8.3 million New Yorkers, 8.3 million people didn’t call for me to step down. I get just the opposite when I’m in the streets.” He then clarified his previous statements, stating, “I didn’t say you need help from God. I said pray for them. Wasn’t that what I said?” Menefee reminded him of his earlier quote: “‘God forgive them.’” Adams responded, “Exactly. Let’s pray for them…I have not been convicted of a crime. I’ve moved the city forward. I’ve done the job that New York has asked me to do…God forgive them.”
This exchange showcased a different side of Menefee than the affable persona sports fans typically see alongside Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan, and Terry Bradshaw during NFL Sundays. However, this journalistic approach is one that New Yorkers should appreciate.
