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'Why is he even still around?' Internet agrees with Cardi B as rapper slams NYC Mayor Eric Adams over $120M budget cuts

Cardi B criticized Eric Adams for announcing $120 million in budget cuts across crucial departments like education, sanitation, and law enforcement

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Cardi B recently took to social media to slam New York City Mayor Eric Adams following the announcement of hefty budget cuts amounting to $120 million across essential city departments.

The Bronx native expressed outrage over the cuts, targeting reductions in crucial sectors like education, sanitation, and law enforcement, as per Daily Mail.

Cardi B's fiery critique aimed at NYC Mayor Eric Adams over budget cuts

In a live stream on Instagram, Cardi B vehemently criticized the decision, highlighting the adverse impact on vital services. "120 million budget cut on schools, libraries, police department, and sanitation, bh New York, is already f**g super dirty," exclaimed the Grammy-winning rapper.

Expressing concern for her community, she questioned the allocation of funds, juxtaposing the budget cuts in crucial departments against national expenditures.

"How is there a $100 million budget cut in New York City for f*****g schools, libraries, police safety, and sanitation, yet Joe Biden is talking about 'yeah, we can fund two wars'?" questioned Cardi B.

NYC mayor Eric Adams cites migrant crisis to justify budget cuts

On Thursday, November 16, NYC Mayor Eric Adams disclosed a $110.5 billion budget, justifying cuts were as necessary following the city's $1.45 billion expenditure, apparently caused by the migrant crisis.

Cardi B, known for her philanthropy, expressed distress over the potential impact on her Bronx community, citing concerns for relatives and friends residing in affected areas. 

"What's going to happen to my nieces, what's going to happen to my nephews, what's going to happen to my cousins, my aunts, my friends that's living in the hood," inquired the rapper. 

The proposed cuts would significantly reduce the number of NYPD officers, impacting public safety by decreasing the force by a fifth. Furthermore, education would suffer a substantial $1 billion hit over two years, causing delays in various programs, including trash pick-ups and pre-K initiatives.

Internet users agree with Cardi B's criticism of Eric Adams' budget cuts

Eric Adams' announcement received backlash from various city entities, including libraries, which lamented the imminent service impacts due to insufficient funding. Chair of the City Council’s progressive caucus, Lincoln Restler, echoed Cardi B's sentiments, labeling the cuts as "unnecessary" and "dangerous."

The decision also drew sharp criticism from the city's largest police union, warning that the reduction in officers to levels unseen since the 1980s and 1990s would compromise public safety, as per Daily Mail. 

President Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association urged governmental collaboration to safeguard the city's decades-long progress in maintaining public safety.

Netizens also aligned with Cardi B's stance, expressing dismay and criticism toward the budget decisions. Comments flooded social media platforms, with many users expressing agreement and concern over the potential ramifications of the cuts.

One wrote, "Too late," while another added, "I agree with her."

"All politicians do is Spend Spend Spend," said a person, emphasizing a prevalent distrust in governmental spending practices.

Someone else called for increased taxation, asserting, "Raise taxes, by a lot. EVERY NYC resident needs to start paying their fair share." 

One questioned Mayor Adams's position, expressing, "why is he even still around?"