Overview
- Adams' spokesperson confirmed Friday that Albania granted him citizenship by presidential decree published in the country's official gazette.
- The order, signed by President Bajram Begaj, says the citizenship was granted at Adams' request and took effect upon publication.
- Todd Shapiro said the move honors Adams' long relationship with Albanian New Yorkers and framed it as a symbolic recognition of partnership.
- ABC7 and Euronews Albania reported he also received an Albanian passport, a detail not addressed in the decree.
- The recognition follows years of visible ties and an October 2025 trip when Albania covered his lodging and ground transport, and it comes after a federal case over his foreign travel was dismissed.