New York City Mayor Eric Adams attended the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago but was notably absent from the speaker lineup, a decision many view as a response to his criticism of the Biden administration's handling of the migrant crisis. Adams, who has faced a federal investigation into his campaign fund-raising, maintained that his focus was on supporting Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential bid, stating, 'This is not the Eric show.' Despite his attempts to downplay the snub, political insiders and critics see it as a significant blow to his national profile, which has declined since he previously positioned himself as a prominent figure in the Democratic Party. Other big-city mayors, including Karen Bass of Los Angeles and Brandon Johnson of Chicago, were given speaking roles, highlighting Adams’s diminished influence. Additionally, Adams suffered an embarrassing verbal gaffe when he mistakenly said he has the ability to 'sexualize and stay focused,' further adding to his challenging week at the DNC.