Tom Homan Defends NYC's Adams' Immigration Policies During GOP-Led Grilling: He is 'Trying To Protect New Yorkers'

Border czar Tom Homan defended Mayor Adams as the Democrat faces questions from Congress for his city's sanctuary policies and faces calls for resignation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Border czar Tom Homan defended New York City Mayor Eric Adams as the Democrat faced a grilling from a GOP-led committee over the city's sanctuary policies. Homan, who is said to have a collaborative relationship with Adams as he spearheads the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts, said the mayor is "trying to protect New Yorkers from violent illegal aliens."

The defense came as Adams testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on New York City's sanctuary policies, which the GOP says seeks to thwart the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts. The hearing also included Boston Mayor Michelle Wu (D), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston (D).