Eric Adams To Team Up With Tom Homan To Enforce Immigration In NYC

On Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, appeared on "Fox & Friends" with Tom Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Trump administration, following the Department of Justice's dismissal of a corruption case against him. 

During the interview, Adams discussed his cooperation with Trump's deportation policies and the recent decision by the DOJ to drop federal bribery charges against him. He vehemently denied any suggestion of a quid pro quo, stating that he had advocated for increased immigration enforcement in NYC since 2022, well before the charges were filed under the Biden administration and later dismissed under Trump.

Homan, on the show, emphasized his intention to hold Adams accountable for supporting Trump's immigration policies, warning, "If he doesn't come through, I'll be back in New York City, and we won't be sitting on the couch – I'll be in his office, up his butt, saying, 'Where the hell is the agreement we came to?'"

The dropping of the charges has sparked controversy, with political figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urging Adams to step down or be removed. While acknowledging the severity of the allegations, Governor Kathy Hochul stated on MSNBC that she would not make a hasty, politically motivated decision regarding Adams' position.

The resignation of Danielle R. Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, also marked the dismissal of the case. Sassoon resisted the DOJ's directive to drop the charges, which led to criticism from Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, who accused Sassoon's office of insubordination and misconduct.

During the "Fox & Friends" segment, Adams proposed changes to New York's sanctuary city laws to enhance cooperation with ICE on criminal matters, emphasizing that while he supports deporting violent offenders, he believes in protecting non-violent undocumented immigrants. He argued that services like education and healthcare should be provided to those contributing to society. However, Homan countered this by opposing sanctuary city policies, claiming they shelter criminals. Despite their policy differences, Adams responded by highlighting their agreement on ensuring safety for all.