Answer:
I think it was because He oversaw the worst single law ever in American history, the Sedition act. This act, a partner to the Alien act (almost as bad), was pushed though by Adams a mere 8 years after passage of the bill of rights. The act made it illegal to criticize the government in any way.
Step-by-step explanation:
my answer but there might be much better ones so don't get discouraged.