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By ALEXA CIMINO FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:53 BST, 19 April 2025 | Updated: 22:04 BST, 19 April 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing renewed criticism after wearing a T-shirt with an Italian phrase while paying tribute to the Dominican victims of a deadly nightclub collapse.Adams appeared at a press conference on Thursday and claimed that his shirt was a way to pay respects for the victims of the April 8 collapse. However, the white shirt, emblazoned with an American flag and the phrase ‘in Dio confidiamo’ — Italian for ‘In God We Trust’ — left many confused. The mayor reportedly believed the phrase was Spanish, though the correct Spanish translation would be ‘en Dios confiamos.’As a result, Adams’ tone-deaf error quickly overshadowed his remarks.The collapse at Jet Set nightclub claimed at least 232 lives and left over 225 injured. Among the dead were former MLB stars Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco — the latter being the father of current Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Tony Blanco Jr. Beloved merengue singer Rubby Pérez was also among those killed.The cause of the collapse remains under investigation, though early reports suggest structural weaknesses worsened by past renovations and a lightning strike in 2023 may have played a role. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing renewed criticism after wearing a T-shirt with an Italian phrase while paying tribute to the Dominican victims of a deadly nightclub collapse This aerial view taken April 9 of the cleaned area of the roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo a day earlier. At least 231 people were killed and more than 200 were injuredThe building, originally constructed as a cinema in the 1970s, was renovated in 2010 and 2015, but reportedly did not meet modern safety codes.Emergency crews worked tirelessly for nearly 59 hours to pull survivors from the rubble, ultimately rescuing 189 people. Seventeen victims remain hospitalized.As grief turns to anger, families of the deceased are now filing lawsuits against both the nightclub’s owners and government entities, citing alleged negligence. One suit is seeking damages as well as criminal charges for involuntary manslaughter.Adding to the controversy, multiple death certificates reportedly failed to name Jet Set nightclub as the place of death. Documents reviewed by Noticias SIN showed that line 16 — where the business name should appear — was left blank on at least two certificates issued by the Ministry of Health.One of those certificates, belonging to a 61-year-old married man, did include the nightclub’s address — but not its name. His cause of death was listed as severe spinal cord fracture and blunt craniocervical trauma. Rescue teams remove a body from the Jet Set nightclub People mourn outside the funeral service for former Major League Baseball player Octavio Dotel, who died when the roof of popular nightclub Jet Set collapsed during a party on April 8It’s unclear what legal ramifications the omission may have for ongoing civil and criminal proceedings, but families say the oversight feels like yet another blow in the wake of unimaginable loss.This controversy adds to a growing list of challenges for Mayor Adams.Though his legal troubles may be fading — after Donald Trump’s Justice Department urged prosecutors to drop his federal bribery case — questions about his integrity remain.Adams had been previously charged in September with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal program bribery and accepting campaign contributions from foreign nationals. He was also accused of defrauding New York City taxpayers of $10 million through allegedly fraudulent campaign financing.While Adams celebrated the case’s permanent dismissal as vindication, the scandal has left a lasting cloud over his administration. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment and has maintained that he’s done nothing wrong — despite becoming the first sitting mayor in city history to face criminal charges.However, Adams’ victory may be short lived politically at least. A recent Emerson College/PIX11/The Hill poll showed former Governor Andrew Cuomo leading in a hypothetical 2025 mayoral matchup, signaling a possible shift in public support. Cuomo resigned in 2021 following multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
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Embattled NYC mayor Eric Adams’ makes groan-worthy faux pas while honoring DR nightclub collapse victims
