New York City Mayor Eric Adams has voiced his dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden's response to his pleas for assistance in managing the city's migrant crisis.
In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Adams claimed that Biden's dismissive response was a contributing factor to his feeling of alienation from the Democratic Party. "We have Venezuelan gang leaders that were coming to the city creating crimes," Adams stated, expressing his frustration with the situation.
According to the Daily Mail, Adams, who is currently facing charges of bribery, wire fraud, and conspiracy from Biden's Justice Department, has been vocal about his discontent with the handling of the migrant crisis. He has repeatedly used the phrase "be a good Democrat" to express his dissatisfaction with the party's response to his concerns.
Despite the city's sanctuary status, Adams has denied that New York is openly welcoming migrants. He has previously suggested that the sanctuary status should be modified to allow for the deportation of migrants who commit crimes. The mayor has expressed his willingness to collaborate with the incoming 'Border Czar' Tom Homan, stating, "I don't think they should be rounded up in the middle of the night."
In the interview, Adams also discussed his interactions with President Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation. He recounted his pre-inauguration visit to Mar-a-Lago, where he and Trump discussed potential collaborations to improve the city. "I'm not here to be at war with the president. I'm here to work with the president," Adams stated, highlighting the need for unity and cooperation.
Adams, who is currently facing competition from several Democrats for his reelection, also addressed the indictments against him. He dismissed the charges as "ridiculous" and laughed off a joke about the flight upgrades that were part of the case against him. "You can't live life in the rearview mirror. You got to live life in the front windshield, you know?" he said.
Despite potential backlash from liberal circles, Adams defended his decision to sit down with Carlson. "Mayor Adams does not believe we should be living in silos and speaking into echo chambers," spokesperson Kayla Mamelak stated. Adams has expressed his willingness to work with Tom Homan to deport criminal migrants and has been vocal about his commitment to honesty when it comes to immigration.
Adams, who plans to run for a second term in 2025, has been unafraid of potential 'cancel culture' backlash for his stance on immigration. "Those who are here committing crimes - robberies, shooting at police officers, raping innocent people - have been a harm to our country," Adams stated at a recent news conference. He emphasized that his position is not new, as previous Democratic administrations have pledged to take similar actions.
Adams has also expressed his willingness to assist the Trump administration with its immigration plans, criticizing the current 'broken' immigration system under President Biden. He has declared New York City a sanctuary city, but has also expressed his willingness to modify its laws to allow for the deportation of criminal migrants.
Adams' relationship with Trump has led to speculation about a potential pardon from the president if found guilty of the charges against him. Trump has stated that he would consider pardoning Adams, claiming that he was treated unfairly. However, he also noted that he was not fully aware of the extent of the charges against Adams.
Trump has also suggested, without evidence, that Adams' indictment was politically motivated due to his strong stance on illegal immigration. Despite the challenges he faces, Adams remains committed to his role as mayor and to his conservative stance on immigration, promising to protect the people of his city from those who seek to cause harm.
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