New York City Mayor Eric Adams is stepping up to face the migrant crisis head-on, and he’s not afraid to break from progressive orthodoxy to do it. In a press conference on Tuesday, Adams confirmed he’s open to meeting with incoming Trump border czar Tom Homan to tackle illegal immigrant criminals and address the broader immigration challenges overwhelming his city. When faced with criticism from the left, Adams didn’t mince words, telling detractors to “cancel me.”
Adams’ willingness to engage with the Trump administration marks a significant shift for a mayor of one of the country’s most prominent sanctuary cities. While reaffirming his support for migrants who are law-abiding and seeking to establish a life in the U.S., Adams drew a firm line when it comes to criminal illegal immigrants. “If you come into this city and think you’re going to harm innocent New Yorkers and innocent migrants and asylum seekers, this is not the mayor you want to be in a city under,” he said.
Adams emphasized the need for cooperation with the federal government, citing the billions New York City has spent managing the migrant crisis—$6.4 billion, to be exact. He called out the broken immigration system, noting that it’s an issue that both the American people and their elected leaders need to address. “We cannot ignore the fact that the American people have communicated to us loudly and clearly: We have a broken system. They want it fixed.”
HOLY SH*T!
NYC Mayor Eric Adams just dared the left to “cancel” him over working with Border Czar Tom Homan and Trump.
“Cancel me because I’m going to protect the people of this city.”
He says illegals are “committing crimes, robberies, sh*oting at police, r*ping innocent… pic.twitter.com/ByIw0FZuut
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 3, 2024
Homan, who has been tapped by President-elect Trump to lead an ambitious mass deportation effort, welcomed the mayor’s outreach. “I’m willing to meet with him, and I’m willing to meet with anybody to help make their communities safer,” Homan said, stressing the need for prioritizing the removal of criminal offenders to improve public safety.
The move comes as Adams increasingly distances himself from some of New York City’s sanctuary city policies. He’s called for reforms that would allow local law enforcement to hand over individuals suspected of major crimes to ICE—something currently barred under the city’s sanctuary laws. Adams defended his position by pointing to past Democratic leaders like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, who also supported the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants.
As the migrant crisis continues to burden New York City, Adams’ pragmatic approach may signal a new chapter in how progressive leaders address the realities of illegal immigration. By reaching across the aisle, Adams is prioritizing public safety over partisan politics—a bold move that has the potential to reshape the city’s policies and its future.
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