NYC Mayor Eric Adams defends attending Donald Trump's inauguration and engaging in discussions about immigration reform. Adams aims to reassure the city's migrant community while maintaining a diplomatic approach with the new administration. Concerns about potential mass deportations fuel fear among immigrants, despite Adams' efforts to collaborate with ICE.
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday defended his stance on attending Donald Trump 's presidential inauguration in D.C. and reaching out to him to discuss immigration reform in the city moving forward.
"If things that he does that I disagree on, I will reach out to the president and communicate with him," he said. "And there are going to be things we agree on, and things that we disagree on."Immigration agents have already began deporting those convicted of serious crimes. The city may be unable to prevent mass deportations, which is why Adams is keeping a more diplomatic approach rather than be confrontational.
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