NY mayor sent over 100 migrants to other states and countries after blasting GOP for same: report

New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, has transported over 100 migrants from The Empire State to other states and countries despite his criticism of Republican leaders who have done the same, Politico exclusively reports.

Per Politico, last September, the Democratic leader blasted Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, both Republicans, for busing and flying "migrants to New York City, calling it a stunt, saying, 'This was part of a political ploy and that's what we need to understand.'"

However, when it comes to Adams' coordinated flights, his spokesperson, Kate Smart, insists, "In contrast, New York City has, as we have discussed very publicly for months, worked to connect individuals with friends, family, and networks whether in New York City or outside of it. We are not coercing people to leave, we are not suggesting or recommending locations, and we are not presenting any kind of false choice. We are helping people who want to reconnect with loved ones or communities do so."

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Furthermore, one month after Adams criticized the GOP leaders, Manuel Castro, who leads the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs said during a press conference, "It really is up to the individuals," adding, "We want to make sure that we support people [getting] to where they wish to go themselves."

Castro was referencing the mayor's office officials' claim that "around a third of migrants who came to New York City ultimately wanted to be somewhere else, but arrived in Manhattan anyway because the only free buses out of Texas were to New York and Chicago," according to the report.

According to Politico, "Between April 2022 and April 2023, New York City spent around $50,000 to resettle 114 migrant households in cities around the U.S. and the globe, according to information obtained exclusively by POLITICO through a public information request," adding, "Some were sent to countries in South America — and one all the way to China."

The report emphasizes, "The fact that New York City paid for trips to Republican strongholds could further inflame national tensions on a subject that is sure to influence both Congressional races and President Joe Biden’s reelection bid."

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Politico's full report is available at this link.