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Irony on X: Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Pro-Israel Tweets Linger Under Zohran Mamdani's New Account
For anyone wondering why Zohran Mamdani's new mayoral X account has become surprisingly pro-Israel, here's your answer.
In a quirky digital handover that's sparking online buzz and political irony, the official X account for the New York City Mayor's office (@NYCMayor) has transitioned to incoming Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani without archiving or deleting predecessor Eric Adams' posts. As a result, Adams' vocal pro-Zionist and anti-antisemitism tweets now appear as if authored by Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist known for his pro-Palestine stance.The switch occurred at midnight on New Year's Day, with the account's bio, name, and profile picture updated to reflect Mamdani's administration. However, unlike federal accounts such as @POTUS, which archive historical content (e.g., @POTUS45) for Donald Trump's term), no such protocol was followed here.
This leaves thousands of Adams-era tweets intact, including those emphasizing New York City's "unbreakable bond" with Israel and condemning the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement as "antisemitic in nature."
Social media users wasted no time highlighting the mismatch. Screenshots of Adams' posts, now bearing Mamdani's name, have gone viral, with community notes frantically added to clarify authorship. One widely shared example is a December 31, 2025, thread from Adams announcing a municipal report on combating antisemitism, which touts NYC's "long-standing and important ties with Israel." Another, from November 17, 2025, details Adams' meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussing the "fight against antisemitism."
Mamdani, who has previously criticized Israeli policies and supported Palestinian rights, has faced a wave of ironic commentary and backlash. Replies and reposts on X point out the contrast, with some users joking about the "accidental endorsement" and others calling for the tweets' removal to avoid confusion.
Mamdani's team has begun addressing the issue by appending clarifications, but no wholesale deletions have been reported as of this morning.
Adams, a moderate Democrat who served from 2022 to 2025, made support for Israel a cornerstone of his administration, especially amid rising global tensions following the October 7, 2023, attacks. His tweets often highlighted visits to Israel, solidarity events, and executive orders against BDS. For instance, a November 18, 2025, post recounted his trip to Kibbutz Kfar Aza, affirming Israel's "right to defend itself."
Experts say this situation underscores the need for clearer guidelines on municipal social media transitions. "It's a reminder that digital footprints don't vanish easily," said digital governance analyst Dr. Elena Vasquez of NYU. "Without proper archiving, it can lead to misinformation or unintended political associations."
Mamdani's office has not yet responded to requests for comment on potential plans to archive or delete the content. As the new mayor settles in, this X anomaly serves as an early, unexpected challenge in an already polarized political landscape. Meanwhile, Adams' personal account (@ericadamsfornyc) remains active, preserving his unfiltered voice separate from the official handle.