Jamal Adams may have found a way to expedite the execution of his trade demand.
In response to a story reporting that Jets owner Woody Johnson was investigated by the State Department inspector general after allegedly making racist and sexist remarks as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom, Adams made his anger toward Johnson known Wednesday, writing, “We need the right people at the top” on Twitter.
“Right is right. Wrong is wrong! If u don’t think this is wrong you’re part of the problem not the solution,” Adams wrote.
The 73-year-old Johnson, who also allegedly attempted to use his position to promote Trump businesses abroad, has denied any wrongdoing.
“I have followed the ethical rules and requirements of my office at all times,” Johnson wrote in a tweet Wednesday. “These false claims of insensitive remarks about race and gender are totally inconsistent with my longstanding record and values.”
Diplomats, according to CNN, told investigators with the State Department inspector general’s office that Johnson griped in 2018 over an event at the embassy celebrating Black History Month, asking if the audience would be “a whole bunch of black people.”
Staff at the embassy also told the IG that Johnson reportedly claimed black fathers leaving their children was the “real challenge.”
Johnson also reportedly made “cringeworthy” remarks about women’s looks, sources told CNN.
“We are aware of allegations against Ambassador Johnson, which he specifically denied in the following statement earlier today: ‘I have followed the ethical rules and requirements of my office at all times. These false claims of insensitive remarks and gender are totally inconsistent with my longstanding record and values,’” the Jets said in a statement.
“Since the Johnson family became owners of the New York Jets, the organization has consistently and actively supported, engaged and encouraged the development of many different social justice, diversity, women’s, and inclusion initiatives. These initiatives have been implemented internally and in our community. One of our fundamental principles is treating employees, players, coaches and fans with respect and dignity, regardless of their race, color, religion or gender. These principles have been established by the Johnson family, which Woody implemented in our organization over the past 20 years.”
The NFL declined to comment on the report.
The New York Times on Tuesday reported Johnson told multiple colleagues in February 2018 that Trump had asked him to see if the British government could help get the British Open golf tournament played at a Trump resort in Scotland. Johnson “felt pressured to try,” according to the report and “raised the idea to with the secretary of state for Scotland, David Mundell.”
None of the next four Opens will take place at the Trump property.
Johnson ceded control of the Jets to his brother, Christopher, after he was appointed by President Trump in 2017. The Jets drafted Adams that same year and the safety has only played with Christopher at the reins of the franchise.
Adams, 24, has been named to a pair of Pro Bowls, but recently demanded to be traded as talks over a long-term extension have not moved at a fast enough pace for his liking. Perhaps his anger toward Johnson will change things.
