"It's time for all of us to ask the question, particularly those who are in government who find it more convenient to have a tequila drink with someone who's a gang member: Which side are you on?"
"Let me tell you something, I won't have a tequila drink with a gang member. I won't be hanging out with them and hugging them."
Mayor Eric Adams publicly criticized Senator Chris Van Hollen for meeting a man deported to El Salvador, implying a negative association with gang members. Adams emphasized his stance against gang affiliations during a press conference, highlighting his support for stringent immigration policies. As he stood with federal officials announcing indictments of connected gang members, his comments reflected broader political motivations and a push for stricter immigration enforcement, including a recent executive order related to Rikers Island's immigration authorities. Adams' stance marks a significant move as he prepares to run for a second term as an independent.
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