New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) told Tucker Carlson that former President Joe Biden's “politicized” Justice Department “targeted” him for daring to criticize his administration's immigration policies. spoke.
meanwhile, interviewIn the document, released Tuesday night, Mr. Adams asked Mr. Carlson to travel to Washington, D.C., to express concerns about the “onslaught” of migrants arriving in New York City and the administration's “failed border policies.” He said he visited twice.
“If you complain, you will be punished.”
Adams was indicted in September on charges of receiving $10 million in illegal foreign donations and bribes from the Turkish government and other sources. Mr. Adams has repeatedly denied the charges.
Carlson called the indictment “ridiculous,” saying the mayor is essentially criminally accused of accepting aircraft upgrades and allowing Turkish officials to take over his country's consulate in Manhattan.
“You heard what the president said. [Biden] “I said the Department of Justice is becoming politicized,” Adams told Carlson. [Donald Trump] They claim it is politicized. ”
Adams explained that when he spoke to Biden and his aides about the immigration crisis, he was told, “Eric, be a good Democrat.”
“That was the whole basic theme. One of his aides said to me, 'Listen, it's like gallstones, it's going to go away,'” Adams said. Ta.
Later in the interview, the mayor detailed the reception he received from the administration.
“I think they used the term, 'You haven't been a good Democrat.' I think that was their philosophy, I should have just sat back and watched what happens to this city, and I “I love this city,” he said.
Adams said New York City's immigration crisis cost taxpayers $6.5 billion, but the Biden administration will provide the city with an “unrealistic” $138 million to offset the cost. He pointed out that he had applied.
Asked if he thought the federal charges were “punishment for complaining” about the immigration crisis, Adams said, “That's obviously my opinion.”
Because of the ongoing litigation, Adams said he “can't go into detail” about why he believes Biden's Justice Department has indicted him, but said there are “several reports” that indicate he was “targeted.” He said there is a “side”.
Mr. Adams expressed serious concerns about the future impact of the immigration crisis on cities such as New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Houston.
“The long-term effects have not yet materialized,” he continued. “Following the outbreak of COVID-19, we are facing serious mental health issues across the country, but especially here in New York, where we are facing serious mental health issues, especially those who are chronically traumatized by COVID-19 and other things. A large number of young people are absent from school.
Adams said taxpayer money spent on addressing the immigration crisis could have been used for other priorities, such as dyslexia testing, housing and care for the elderly.
“With $200 million, we can find young people and put them back on the right track. We can prevent long-term problems. If we don't educate them, they'll go to prison.” That's what all prisons have in common. , that is, lack of education,” he said.
Adams reiterated his claim that his “hands were tied” throughout the ongoing immigration crisis, failing to stop buses transporting foreign nationals into the city and denying immigrants work permits to support themselves. He said he was unable to provide funding and was therefore forced to use taxpayer funds. for their residence.
The mayor, who once expressed a commitment to the city's status as a sanctuary, has since withdrawn his support, allowing local officials to work with federal immigration authorities to deport illegal aliens who commit crimes in the city. He asked the city council to revise the policy.
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