Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams called on leftists to “stop” President-elect Donald Trump after he expressed support for his plan to deport undocumented immigrants who commit crimes.
above TuesdayAdams said he plans to meet with President Trump's next border czar, Tom Homan, to hear his thoughts on how to solve the immigration crisis. He rejected the idea that Democrats' support for deporting criminals is a new position.
“Look at what they're saying. And look at what I've been saying for years.”
“My position is those who committed crimes in our city. You have given up your right to live in our city. I am prepared to find the best way to deal with it,” he said. said.
Adams does not support outright deportation of all immigrants.
He made it clear who he was referring to, saying: “The people who are here committing crimes, robberies, shooting at police officers, raping innocent people are harming our country.” said.
“These are the people I'm talking about, and I would love to sit down with the border czar and hear his thoughts on how we deal with people who are harming our people,” Adams continued. Ta.
The mayor said city taxpayers have spent more than $6.4 billion supporting more than 200,000 immigrants. He explained that the cost of the crisis has forced New York City to withdraw funding from seniors and youth.
“We should all be angry about what has happened to our city under this administration,” Adams said.
A reporter asked the mayor if he was “prepared to cooperate” with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
He responded, “You know what's interesting? … Guys, go back and Google 'Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.'” People who committed crimes in our cities. Google what they said about it. ”
“They said those who committed crimes must go immediately. That was their position. So this is not a new position,” he said.
Adams explained that in the “age of cancel culture,” some politicians are afraid to take a stand.
“Well, cancel it. I'm going to protect the people of this city,” Adams declared.
The mayor pointed out that criminal illegal immigrants are harming not only local residents but also other immigrants.
Homan previously said: new york post He said he wants President Trump to pull federal funds from sanctuary jurisdictions, including New York City. He also said he plans to send additional immigration officials to jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with the federal government.
“We're going to get the job done without you, without you,” he said.
Mr. Adams vowed that he would not “fight” Mr. Trump and would work with the incoming administration.
Adams' critics have speculated that he may have agreed to cooperate with the Trump administration in hopes of being pardoned in the federal criminal investigation against him.
“It’s interesting that when I agree with what this administration is doing, people say, ‘Oh, you’re agreeing because you want him to look good on you. ’ Look at what they’re saying, and look at what I’ve been saying for years and years,” the mayor said.
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