NY Mayor Adams Denies DOGE Cuts Caused Brooklyn Bridge Ship Crash

New York City Mayor Eric Adams strongly refuted claims made by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that budget cuts by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to the U.S. Coast Guard contributed to the Brooklyn Bridge ship crash. Adams emphasized that the Coast Guard mounted a full and effective response to the collision involving the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc, which was caused by a mechanical failure that disabled its steering. He praised the coordinated efforts of New York City's harbor unit, NYPD, FDNY, and EMS and questioned the basis of Schumer's assertions. Schumer suggested that staffing cuts and the elimination of Coast Guard systems might have compromised the agency's ability to manage water traffic control, but Adams maintained that there was adequate manpower and resources at the scene. The Coast Guard also confirmed it responded immediately and established a safety zone following the accident. The incident tragically resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries among the ship's crew members.