Eric Adams says US ‘got lucky’ after Michigan synagogue attack: ‘Seconds from mass slaughter’

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams shared a powerful message on social media following the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan. He said the country “got lucky” and was “seconds away from a mass slaughter” of Jewish children.

Adams warned, however, that “next time might not be such a case,” highlighting the urgency of confronting antisemitism. He also stated plainly, “Enough is enough.” He cautioned that if people do not actively defend their positions and challenge extreme ideas, extremists could gain power and reshape society or politics.

Adams’ comments came in response to the Thursday attack at Temple Israel. The suspect drove a vehicle through the synagogue doors and down a hallway before the vehicle caught fire. The driver died.

Eric Adams warns US ‘got lucky’ after Michigan synagogue attack 

Adams is among the leaders speaking out about the recent attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Highlighting the severity of the incident, he shared a post warning about the dangers of rising antisemitism: “We were seconds away from a mass slaughter of Jewish children at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, today. We got lucky. Next time we might not.”

Adams went on to address the broader problem of antisemitism in the country, pointing out that it is increasingly being accepted by some. “Antisemitism is being normalized across America by extremists on the left and the right, while too many politicians are too weak, too cynical, or too complicit to speak up.”

He also stressed the importance of standing up to extremists, warning that failing to do so allows them to take over. “If the center won’t confront the radicals, the radicals will replace the center. Enough is enough,” he added.

Leaders speak out after Michigan synagogue attack

Not just Eric Adams, but several leaders also spoke out about the Michigan synagogue attack. Trump addressed the incident during remarks at the White House.

“Before we begin, I want to send our love to the Michigan Jewish community and all of the people in Detroit, Detroit area, following the attack on the Jewish synagogue early today,” Trump said, calling the attack tragic.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "Antisemitism knows no limits or boundaries. Israel is attacked because it is the Jewish state. Temple Israel in Detroit was attacked today because it is a Jewish house of worship."

On the other hand, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar wrote on X, “Shocked by the attack on a synagogue near Detroit. We are in contact with the Jewish community and local authorities. Antisemitism must never be allowed to rear its ugly head.”

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that Homeland Security Investigations officers were responding alongside other federal and local authorities.