Border Czar Tom Homan fired back at CNN for suggesting that federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams were dropped in exchange for his cooperation with Trump’s immigration enforcement policies. Homan called the claims “absolutely ridiculous,” dismissing them as yet another attempt by the leftist media to fabricate scandals against Trump.
CNN Pushes Corruption Narrative, Homan Shuts It Down
During an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union, Homan was pressed about whether there was a “quid pro quo” between the Trump administration and Adams, implying that the DOJ’s decision to drop a bribery case against Adams was politically motivated. Homan shut the claim down immediately.
“No, I think that’s ridiculous,” Homan responded. “I’ve been talking with Mayor Adams about enforcing immigration laws for months—long before the DOJ’s decision. There’s no connection whatsoever.”
Homan explained that his discussions with Adams focused on deploying more ICE agents to New York City, particularly at Rikers Island, where illegal alien criminals are routinely released instead of being turned over to federal authorities. He emphasized that these talks were about public safety, not political deals.
“No, I think that’s ridiculous… I don’t think it had anything to do with it.”
White House border czar Tom Homan denies allegations of a quid pro quo between New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Trump administration, after Adams agreed to give ICE access to Rikers Island… pic.twitter.com/tXMvcymLwg
— State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) February 16, 2025
Trump’s DOJ Ends Adams’ Corruption Case, Leftist Media Melts Down
The Justice Department recently dropped a five-count bribery indictment against Adams, citing “politically motivated concerns” behind the original charges. The decision infuriated left-wing media outlets, who immediately spun a conspiracy theory that Trump had cut a backroom deal with Adams in exchange for cooperation on immigration enforcement.
However, the facts don’t align with CNN’s narrative. Homan confirmed that his talks with Adams had nothing to do with the DOJ or Trump’s legal team, but rather focused strictly on enforcing immigration laws in crime-ridden New York City.
The Real Story: NYC Finally Forced to Enforce Immigration Laws
The real reason for Adams’ sudden cooperation isn’t some imaginary deal—it’s the fact that New York City is collapsing under the weight of its own sanctuary policies.
For years, Adams and other New York Democrats championed open borders, but as illegal immigration overwhelmed city resources and spiked violent crime, Adams had no choice but to turn to the Trump administration for help.
Trump and Homan have made it clear that cities like New York will no longer be allowed to shield criminal illegal aliens from deportation. Now, Adams is being forced to reverse course and work with ICE, despite backlash from progressives.
Another Left-Wing Media Hoax Debunked
CNN’s attempt to manufacture a Trump corruption scandal has completely fallen apart. The truth is that New York’s migrant crisis has become so disastrous that even Democrats like Adams are finally waking up.
While the leftist media desperately tries to spin conspiracy theories, Trump and Homan remain laser-focused on enforcing immigration laws and protecting American citizens. No distractions, no political games—just results.