New York City Mayor Eric Adams has tested positive for COVID-19 a day after comparing himself to a Biblical figure and asking for church’s prayers amid mounting corruption scandals.
The mayor tested positive for the virus on Monday after he saying he was ‘not feeling well,’ according to a spokesperson for City Hall.
This comes after Adams visited several East New York churches over the weekend, including Changing Lives Christian Center and Authority Evangelical Ministry’s Sunday service, as part of an effort to strengthen ties between city leadership and the city’s religious communities.
During his visit Adams likened himself to the long-suffering Biblical figure of Job.
‘East New York has always been resilient,’ he told congregants. ‘This community knows what it means to fight through tough times and come out stronger. And so do I.’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has compared himself to a Biblical figure as he asks parishioners to pray for him amid investigations into top aides
The mayor visited several East New York churches over the weekend, including Changing Lives Christian Center and Authority Evangelical Ministry’s Sunday service, as part of an effort to strengthen ties between city leadership and the city’s religious communities
Adams, who has previously spoken about his own struggles with learning disabilities, dyslexia and diabetes, told congregants that he has had many ‘Job moments’ in his life.
‘I had many Job moments in my life,’ Adams said at the Power and Authority Evangelical Ministry and the Changing Lives Christian Center.
He compared the story to his own struggles with learning disabilities, dyslexia and diabetes. ‘These are Job moments. When your faith becomes stronger,’ he added.
‘This is where I get my strength from,’ the mayor told reporters. ‘This is the source of my energy.’
When asked if he felt he was being persecuted, Adams replied: ‘If that’s all you got out of that sermon, you’re missing it. We all go through things.’
As the mayor left the Power and Authority Church, he was seen shaking hands with Bishop Rotimi Onabanjo, telling him: ‘Pray — pray for them all. Pray for me.’
During his visit, Adams likened himself to the long-suffering Biblical figure of Job
Adams, who has previously spoken about his own struggles with learning disabilities, dyslexia and diabetes, told congregants that he has had many ‘Job moments’ in his life
The mayor’s comments came just days after some of his closest allies were targeted by federal authorities.
Agents stormed the homes of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks at 5am on Wednesday, The City reports.
The raids unfolded in tandem at Wright’s Hamilton Heights townhouse in upper Manhattan and Banks’ Hollis, Queens property.
The reason for the raids remains under wraps, but both officials reportedly had their electronic devices seized.
It comes after the FBI took Mayor Adams’ cell phone and laptop and raided the home of his campaign treasurer, Brianna Suggs, last November amid an investigation into his 2021 campaign.
