NYC Mayor Adams Vows to Work With Trump Admin to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) pledged to cooperate with the Trump administration on deporting migrants who have been charged with crimes in a press conference on Tuesday.

The Details: Adams said he aims to meet with incoming border czar, Tom Homan, who was recently appointed by President-elect Trump. In a Tuesday interview with NewsNation’s (Center bias) Chris Cuomo, Homan said he would call Adams to discuss migration matters.

For Context: Adams previously supported softer positions on immigration, including prepaid debit cards for food given to unauthorized migrants. Immediately after Trump’s election victory, Adams’ administration stopped the debit card program and stated an ambition to change New York’s sanctuary city laws. Before the election, Trump humorously expressed sympathies to Adams, who was indicted in September for donations he allegedly received illegally from foreign governments.

Key Quotes: Adams criticized cancel culture and said, “Well, cancel me because I'm going to protect the people of the city. And if you come into this country in 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 the city under.” Homan said, “I certainly will meet with him. I’m looking for partnerships. I’m not looking for enemies.”

How the Media Covered It: A few outlets from the right highlighted Adams’ remarks on cancel culture in their headlines. A headline from The Guardian (Left bias) focused on voices who condemned Adams’ comments. AllSides didn't find much coverage from the center.