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Defying Critics, NYC Mayor Adams to Meet Trump's Border Czar Homan on Dec 12 to Deport Criminal Migrants

Dec 3, 2024, 09:31 PM

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has expressed his willingness to collaborate with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration to address the city's ongoing migrant crisis, marking a significant shift in policy. Adams has reached out to Trump's designated border czar, Tom Homan, and they have planned to meet on December 12 to discuss strategies for deporting migrants who have committed crimes in New York City. Emphasizing public safety, Adams stated that he is not afraid of potential backlash, saying, "Cancel me because I'm going to protect the people of this city," and "I'm not going to be warring with this administration, I'm going to be working with this administration." He highlighted the need to address crimes committed by some migrants, including robberies, shootings at police officers, and assaults on innocent people. Adams also criticized the Biden administration for its handling of the migrant situation, attributing the city's challenges to federal policies. He referenced the positions previously held by Democrats such as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants. Despite previously affirming that New York City would remain a sanctuary city under his administration, Adams now signals a readiness to cooperate with the incoming administration to enhance public safety and manage the migrant population.