A spokesperson for New York City Mayor Eric Adams denied reports emerging between 12:17 AM and 12:46 AM UTC on September 15th, 2025, that he plans to end his mayoral campaign this week. These denials follow multiple news outlets, including 12 News, reporting on Adams' potential withdrawal from the race. In parallel developments, Senator John Fetterman advised fellow Democrats to refrain from labeling President Trump an "autocrat," to avoid forcing a government shutdown, and to accept Trump's assistance on crime. Fetterman also stated that Zohran Mamdani does not reflect the party's views, asserting that "Clearly we've lost the argument." Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, social media accounts associated with him, Turning Point USA, and his wife Erika Kirk have experienced a significant surge in followers. Combined, these accounts have gained over 23 million followers across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube in the past four days. For instance, Charlie Kirk's Instagram account alone gained more than 5 million followers, bringing its total to 11.9 million. These events unfold as Governor Kathy Hochul previously endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City Mayor, positioning herself in opposition to President Trump's agenda. Previous reports also noted President Trump's intention to intervene in Ukraine peace talks and his condemnation of celebrations following Charlie Kirk's death. Additionally, an incendiary device was discovered under a news vehicle in Salt Lake City, leading to arrests on charges including Threat of Terrorism.
