FOX NFL Sunday host Curt Menefee got into an argument with outgoing New York Mayor Eric Adams this week after Zohran Mamdani's victory to replace him; Adams and Menefee have a history with each other
09:18 ET, 09 Nov 2025
Eric Adams argued with Curt Menefee on live TV
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Eric Adams argued with Curt Menefee on live TV(Image: FOX Good Day New York)
FOX NFL Sunday host Curt Menefee was involved in a heated on-air confrontation with outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams this week.
Adams will stand down as NYC Mayor from January 1, 2026, when mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes over in just over 50 days' time at Gracie Mansion. Mamdani won 50 percent of the votes. He will become the youngest mayor in the city's modern history and be the city's first Muslim mayor.
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Adams has given Mamdani his backing while giving an interview on FOX's 'Good Day New York' with Menefee and co-host Rosanna Scotto, as they discussed whether certain individuals may still be in their roles under Mamdani.
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Menefee asked Adams whether Mamdani would keep NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch as part of his administration, something that Adams initially stated would happen before backtracking.
This, coming after an interview earlier this year, Menefee took issue with Adams for using a certain phrase while going on to suggest that he feels the current mayor regularly evades answering questions.
Menefee had asked Adams to clarify his position on the NYPD Commissioner before Adams appeared to lose his temper.
Adams said: "Brother, I don’t know how many times I have to say the same thing over and over. You keep asking me the same question. You do that often when I’m on your show. Ask Zohran."
Menefee responded: "I’m asking you the question. You said he wants her to stay, and you said we will see members of your administration stay, including her.
Curt Menefee and Mayor Eric Adams went at it live on the air
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Curt Menefee and Mayor Eric Adams went at it live on the air(Image: FOX Good Day New York)
"So if you’re saying that you’re going to see her stay, that means, I’m asking, do you know that she’s going to stay. That’s all. I’m just trying to get clarification when you’re saying one thing, but then you’re coming back and saying, ‘Well, he’s saying that,’ which he did. I’m asking, do you know if she is going to stay? That’s all I’m asking..."
Adams had then turned to Menefee's co-host in Scotto before threatening to exit the interview.
The outgoing mayor said: "Breathe brother, breathe man. Just take a deep breath, that’s why I do meditation" - before the FOX NFL Sunday host said: "I do meditation every morning, brother, so don’t worry about me, you take care of you."
Menefee later attempted to apologize at the end of the interview.
He said: "You said something and you weren’t clear on it and I asked for a clarification and then you got defensive about it. Then I got defensive. This happens, so I owe you an apology for getting defensive and you getting defensive, so thank you very much for joining us though, I appreciate it. Good luck to you."
Adams responded with a final jab, replying: "You guys have a great day and don’t define when I get defensive, define yourself, and I’ll define myself. I didn’t get defensive, I answered your question."
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Menefee will return to FOX NFL Sunday throughout Week 10's slate of games, where the likes of Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, and Michael Strahan may bring up the conversation themselves.