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Mayor Adams Fires Aide Over Controversial 'Karma' Remark

9/13/2025

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Tony Herbert, a senior aide to Mayor Adams, was fired for stating on social media that the killing of activist Charlie Kirk was “karma.”
Herbert made these comments in a Facebook video following Kirk's shooting in Utah.
Adams' spokeswoman condemned Herbert's remarks, asserting they do not align with the administration's values.
Adams stated that political violence is unacceptable and offered condolences to Kirk's family.
Herbert had been on leave before the incident and had criticized local media for bias.

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Tony Herbert, a senior aide to Mayor Adams, was fired for stating on social media that the killing of activist Charlie Kirk was “karma.”
Herbert made these comments in a Facebook video following Kirk's shooting in Utah.
Adams' spokeswoman condemned Herbert's remarks, asserting they do not align with the administration's values.
Adams stated that political violence is unacceptable and offered condolences to Kirk's family.
Herbert had been on leave before the incident and had criticized local media for bias.