Eric Adams, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

According to a reliable source, the former New York Mayor Eric Adams is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the politician's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 21/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Adams for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 65-year-old politician, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Adams so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the politician have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘New York Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in New York (Eric Adams' hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the politician was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Eric Adams Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 20 Mar 2026

“Congrats! Eric has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 20 Mar 2026

“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Eric Adams?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 20 Mar 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Eric Adams?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?

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