The New York City mayor responded to rumors of his resignation in a rousing speech after returning from reported illness.

New York City Mayor shot down “stupid” resignation speculation during his address of religious leaders in Midtown Manhattan. “Who started the stupid rumor that I was stepping down on

Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday re-emerged after spending three days out of the public eye due to an unspecified illness with a defiant speech in which he shot down a rumor that he would soon resign and railed against his perceived critics.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces an indictment from the Justice Department, but under Donald Trump's administration, federal prosecutors have dropped cases related to those close to the new president.

Who started the stupid rumor that I’m stepping down on Friday?” Adams said during a fiery speech before the city’s religious leaders.