Following a tumultuous week of leaked videos, lewd press conferences, and contentious city council conferences, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford told Fox Information in an exclusive interview that he was in search of professional help, however refused to name himself an alcoholic or a drug addict, and pledged to continue to battle against “left-wing, tax-and-spend socialists in Metropolis Corridor.”

“I’ve admitted to the use of unlawful medication in the closing 12 months, I’ve admitted to drinking an excessive amount of, okay?” Ford stated. “So I’m coping with it, I’m training each day. I’m in a gym for 2 hours daily. I’m in the hunt for skilled assist. I’m no longer an alcoholic, I’m not a drug addict. Have I had my outbursts previously? Absolutely, I have. However I’m simplest human. I’ve made mistakes, I’ve apologized. That’s all I will be able to do.”

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Regardless of being stripped of many of his powers with the aid of the Toronto City Council ultimate week, Ford pledged to start his reelection campaign for subsequent yr.

“I’m going to proceed to struggle for the little guy,” Ford promised. “I’m gonna continue to save taxpayers money. And if the councilors want to strip all of my powers, that’s up to them. But the people haven’t spoken yet.”

Watch the clip below, by the use of Fox News:

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