Eric Adams says he cannot assist legalizing prostitution … citing his previous expertise as a police officer and his religion as the primary causes for it.

The Mayor of New York Metropolis joined us for an interview airing Thursday … and, he says he is completely towards legalizing prostitution — not like his opponent Zohran Mamdani has indicated up to now.

Adams says he remembers seeing younger males — simply 18 or 19 years outdated — promoting their our bodies on the road again within the day … and, he claims prostitution contributed to the AIDS epidemic within the metropolis again within the day as effectively.

When requested about establishing a red-light district — like the type in Amsterdam — Adams says even such areas do not deliver an finish to the exploitation and violence that is related to prostitution.

Adams says he finally does not like treating intercourse work prefer it’s a viable occupation for younger individuals to have … and, he does not wish to encourage it in any respect.

Adams additionally cites his Christian religion … and throws shade at Mamdani for supporting the legalization of prostitution whereas claiming to be a person of the Islamic religion.

Adams and Mamdani are working towards one another within the NYC mayoral race … and former Governor Andrew Cuomo is working as an impartial.

Appears the race is heating up … and, Adams is making his ideas on the hot-button points completely clear within the run-up.