NYC Mayor Adams and Trump's Border Czar Team Up: A New Approach to Public Safety?

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump's incoming border czar, recently met with NYC Mayor Eric Adams to discuss the migrant crisis and its impact on the city's safety. Homan lauded the meeting, stating it went “great” and that Adams showed a greater concern for public safety over politics.

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Homan highlighted Adams' willingness to collaborate with ICE. Adams expressed his commitment to removing dangerous individuals, stating, “We will not be a safe haven for those who commit violent acts...and we are not going to do it for those who are undocumented.” This collaboration focuses on:

• Removing criminal threats from the streets.
• Identifying national security threats.
• Locating missing children.
• Returning ICE to Rikers Island for arrests.

The discussion also included the case of Laken Riley, whose murderer, an illegal immigrant, had prior run-ins with NYC law enforcement. Homan believes that with changes, ICE could have taken custody of the killer sooner.

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Homan anticipates this collaboration will set a precedent, hoping other mayors will follow Adams' example in prioritizing public safety. He believes this will create a safer NYC and send a strong message. This meeting follows Homan's previous criticism of sanctuary-city policies in Chicago and Illinois.

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