Tony Herbert, a perennial political candidate who has served as a group affairs staffer in Adams’ workplace since February 2022, made the incendiary remark about Kirk in a video posted Thursday on Fb.
After alleging that Kirk, a controversial Trump supporter recognized for organizing younger voters, has been pushing racist speaking factors, Herbert mentioned within the video that “unfortunately karma has come to collect” in reference to Kirk being shot to demise whereas talking on faculty campus in Utah the day earlier than.
Mayor Eric Adams. (Barry Williams / New York Every day Information)
On Friday, Adams spokeswoman Kayla Mamelak confirmed Herbert had been terminated after posting the video. She additionally mentioned Herbert has been on depart for an unspecified time frame main as much as Thursday’s video.
“We unequivocally denounce these remarks, which in no way reflect the values of the Adams administration,” Mamelak mentioned of Herbert’s feedback. “As Mayor Adams said yesterday, political violence has no place in our city or in our nation, and it’s time we all turn down the temperature and stand united against hate. Charlie Kirk was a passionate young man, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this trying time.”
Herbert, who has recognized Adams for many years, didn’t instantly return calls and texts.
Initially Revealed: September 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM EDT
