New York City Mayor Adams received a last-minute invitation from President Trump’s team in the late night of the 19th, causing him to cancel his original plans in New York City and fly to Washington on January 20th to attend President Trump’s inauguration ceremony.
It was reported that President Trump’s staff noticed that Mayor Adams was not on the list of invited guests, prompting them to extend the invitation. Later, President Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, personally called the City Hall in the early hours to invite Adams to the presidential inauguration.
On Monday morning, the City Hall released an updated schedule for the mayor, showing that he canceled his attendance at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The mayor’s spokesperson, Fabien Levy, issued a statement on platform X, stating that the mayor, “on behalf of New York City,” accepted President Trump’s invitation. Levy mentioned, “As the mayor has repeatedly stated, a new national leader has been elected in the United States, and we must work together to build a safer, stronger, and more affordable New York City.”
“Inauguration day is a sacred tradition in the United States. Our country has weathered many storms, and each president carries the noble responsibility and honor of protecting and leading the American people.” Adams posted on platform X yesterday, expressing, “I believe that by working closely with the federal government, upholding our city’s values, and fighting for New Yorkers, we can achieve great things.” ◇
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This rewritten and translated article elaborates on Mayor Adams receiving a last-minute invitation from President Trump’s team to attend the inauguration. It discusses the schedule changes and reasoning behind the decision, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the city and the federal government. It also highlights Adams’ belief in working together to achieve success and underscores the significance of the presidential inauguration as a national tradition.