"Be a Good Democrat or Else": NYC Mayor Eric Adams was coerced by Biden regime to go along with migrant crisis
By ljdevon // 2025-01-25
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  • NYC Mayor Eric Adams alleges the Biden administration pressured him to conform to party narratives on immigration, warning him to “be a good Democrat.”
  • Adams claims his outspoken criticism of the migrant crisis led to political retribution, including his federal indictment on bribery and corruption charges.
  • The migrant crisis has cost New York City $6.5 billion, straining resources and infrastructure.
  • Adams recently met with former President Donald Trump and attended his inauguration, sparking speculation about a potential pardon.
  • The mayor’s actions have drawn criticism from fellow Democrats, who accuse him of prioritizing personal exoneration over public service.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has accused the Biden regime of pressuring him to fall in line with Democratic Party narratives, even as he raised concerns about the city’s migrant crisis and its $6.5 billion toll on taxpayers. In a revealing interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Adams claimed he was “demonized” for challenging the party’s stance on immigration and border policies. The mayor, who faces federal bribery and corruption charges, also hinted at political retribution for his outspokenness. His recent meeting with former President Donald Trump and attendance at Trump’s inauguration has further fueled speculation about his political allegiances and legal strategy. This story sheds light on the growing tensions within the Democratic Party and the broader implications for national security, constitutional governance, and maintaining law, order, and safety in American cities.

The migrant crisis was fueled by political pressure

Mayor Adams has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration’s handling of the migrant crisis, which has seen tens of thousands of asylum seekers arrive in New York City since 2022. The influx has overwhelmed shelters, schools, and social services, costing the city an estimated $6.5 billion in housing, food, and other necessities. Adams described the situation as an “onslaught” and warned that the city’s resources were being stretched to their limits. In his interview with Carlson, Adams claimed that his concerns were met with dismissiveness from the Biden administration. “One of [Biden’s] aides told me that, ‘Listen, this is like a gallstone, it’ll pass. It’ll hurt now, but it’ll pass,’” Adams recounted. The mayor argued that such responses reflected a broader disconnect between Democratic leadership and the working-class communities most affected by the crisis. Adams also suggested that his federal indictment on bribery and corruption charges was politically motivated. “I felt there were people within the orbit of the Justice Department under the Biden administration who felt I was not a good Democrat,” he said. The charges, filed in September 2024, allege that Adams accepted illegal campaign contributions and luxury international travel from foreign sources, including a Turkish government official. Adams has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty.

Adam’s meeting with Trump and a controversial inauguration attendance

Adams’ recent actions have further complicated his political standing. Last week, he traveled to Florida to meet with then-President-elect Donald Trump, just days before Trump’s inauguration. While Adams described the meeting as a “productive conversation” focused on New York City’s needs, the timing fueled speculation that he was seeking a presidential pardon for his legal troubles. The mayor’s decision to attend Trump’s inauguration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day drew sharp criticism from fellow Democrats. Brooklyn State Sen. Zellnor Myrie accused Adams of prioritizing his own exoneration over the city’s well-being, writing on X, “New Yorkers deserve a Mayor who puts our city’s wellbeing above his own exoneration.” Similarly, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander questioned Adams’ focus, writing, “Imagine if Mayor Adams applied the same focus to making our city safer and bringing down our cost of living as he does to getting himself a pardon.” Adams defended his attendance, calling it a “sacred American tradition” and invoking the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to justify his actions. “On MLK Day, like Reverend Dr. King said, we must put partisan politics aside to do what’s best for our country,” he wrote on X. Eric Adams’ political journey—from a Democratic mayor pushing DNC narratives to a figure courting Republican allies and breaking free from the coercion of the Biden regime—reflects the shifting political allegiances of the time. His allegations against the Biden administration expose systemic pressures within the Democratic Party to conform to certain narratives, even at the expense of constitutional principles and national security. Sources include: Zerohedge.com TheEpochTimes.com Youtube.com
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