Summary
Reports suggest that Eric Adams, former Mayor of New York City, has received Albanian citizenship. Albanian media and U.S. outlets like the New York Post reported that a document claims Adams requested and was granted citizenship by Albanian President Bajram Begaj, though Adams has not confirmed this publicly.
Key Facts
- Albanian news and U.S. media reported that Eric Adams received citizenship from Albania.
- An official Albanian document reportedly shows Adams was granted citizenship at his request.
- Albanian President Bajram Begaj approved the citizenship decree.
- Eric Adams has not publicly confirmed the citizenship.
- Adams visited Albania for a four-day trip when he was mayor, meeting with government officials.
- The trip focused on discussions about business and tourism.
- Adams referred to New York City as "the Albania of America" due to its large Albanian population.
- Newsweek reached out to the Albanian President and the U.S. State Department for comments.
