Suspicions surrounding Eric Adams’ supposedly vegan diet were confirmed Monday: the mayor eats fish. During an event to debut a plant-based food program, Adams responded to inquiries about the integrity of his own vegan diet: “Does Eric eat fish? Does he eat a hamburger? Does he do this? Does he do that? Does he do this? You know, I mean, just listen, here’s my message: The more plant-based meals you have, the healthier you are going to be ... I’m the mayor of the city of New York, and I am perfectly imperfect, and have occasionally eaten fish.” Pointing to a veggie display, the perfectly imperfect mayor added, “Don’t worry about what’s on Mayor Adams’ plate. Put these items on your plate.” Hours later, he told Politico through a spokesperson: “Let me be clear: Changing to a plant-based diet saved my life, and I aspire to be plant-based 100 percent of the time. I want to be a role model for people who are following or aspire to follow a plant-based diet, but, as I said, I am perfectly imperfect, and have occasionally eaten fish.” Pressure to vouch for his daily menu comes in the wake of recent reports that the allegedly vegan mayor has been spotted munching fish around town despite his outspoken advocacy for strictly plant-based dining.
