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Mayor Adams tells Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and others to control themselves as Trump arrest nears
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Elizabeth Kim
Published Apr 3, 2023
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Mayor Eric Adams on Monday delivered a stern warning to those who plan to protest former President Trump’s indictment, including Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying that they should “control themselves” and “respect the rule of law” in New York City.
“While you're in town, be on your best behavior,” Adams said of Taylor, the far-right lawmaker who he accused of being a source of “misinformation” and “hate speech.”
The mayor made those remarks at a news conference in City Hall, one day before a historic arraignment that will make New York City a spectacle of media interest and potential protest.
There are currently no credible public safety threats, Adams said.
At a minimum, Trump’s presence is expected to cause traffic disruptions around Midtown and Lower Manhattan.
City officials said there will be road closures around Trump Tower and the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. The former president is expected to arrive in New York City on Monday and stay overnight at Trump Tower. On Tuesday, he is reportedly set to surrender at the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg before being arraigned in court.
Greene is expected to hold a rally at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at a city park on Leonard Street.
At the news conference, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said the road closures would be announced on a rolling basis. But she added that an area around Trump Tower will have one road closed to facilitate the arrival of the former president, who will be accompanied by Secret Service agents.
Sewell urged everyone to use mass transit over the next two days.
“Our job is to facilitate and safeguard the rights of people to express themselves and those going about their daily activities,” she said. “But I will remind everyone that violence and destruction are not part of legitimate lawful expression, and will never be tolerated in our city.”
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Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]
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