Overview

• Mayor Eric Adams criticizes the Biden administration's handling of immigration and emphasizes the need for reform.
• Adams is open to discussions with President-elect Trump on securing the border and addressing the influx of migrants.
• New York City has faced significant challenges with over 223,000 asylum-seekers arriving in the past two years.
• Adams maintains NYC's sanctuary city status, resisting mass deportations despite some voter support for stricter measures.
• The city has spent billions on migrant support and demands more federal assistance to manage the ongoing crisis.