'Taxpayer-funded boondoggle': Internet fumes as Mayor Eric Adams visits Italy to discuss migrant crisis plaguing New York City

New York Mayor Eric Adams announced on X that he's traveling to Italy to discuss and help resolve the migrant problem in his own city
PUBLISHED MAY 11, 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that he will fly to Italy to address the city's migrant problem (Getty Images)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that he will fly to Italy to address the city's migrant problem (Getty Images)

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: This week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that he will fly to Italy to address the city's migrant problem, according to Newsweek.

"I'm traveling to Rome because the solutions to the problems facing our city, country and planet must be solved together—by sharing ideas and strategies," Adams wrote in a post on X.


 
 
 
 
 
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"We will be talking infrastructure, climate change, the asylum seeker crisis and so much more," he claimed.

What did Mayor Eric Adams share about his trip to Italy?

The New York City Mayor also included a video in his tweet, in which he discusses his trip to Italy and intentions to meet with Pope Francis.

Mayor Adams claimed in the video, "Headed to Italy, part of an overall finding our common grounds, how we deal with migrants, asylum seekers, how we deal with affordable housing, our economy, sustainability.”



 

“Just some important issues and the most significant moment for me is the opportunity to meet our holy father, the Pope, his holiness. And this is the start of a journey," he remarked.

Mayor Eric Adams’ comments regarding migrants come in the midst of New York City experiencing an influx of asylum seekers who have arrived after crossing the US-Mexico border.


 
 
 
 
 
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Since last spring, the city has seen an influx of over 175,000 migrants, amplifying the political spotlight on immigration as the 2024 general election nears, particularly in light of the unprecedented levels of migrant border crossings.

President Joe Biden has been the subject of constant criticism for his management of the US-Mexico border and the surging numbers of illegal migrant crossings.

Last month, Adams described the city's migrant crisis as "one of the largest humanitarian crises this city has ever experienced."


 
 
 
 
 
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"I don't think it has really resonated with all of us in this city," the Democrat mayor said. "It will impact every service in this city. Why isn't every elected official in Washington, DC asking the national government, 'Why are you doing this to New York?' The national government has turned its back on New York City."

Mayor Adams went on to say, "We're here today telling the White House we have been extremely patient; we've allowed the coordination of all of our agencies to come together to deal with this response...This is in the lap of the president of the United States...This is in the lap of the executive branch, and that's what we're calling for."



 

Mayor Eric Adams mentioned in another post on X that he had arrived in Italy and visited the Coliseum.

The New York City Mayor is scheduled to attend the World Meeting on Human Fraternity in Vatican City while in Italy.

Internet slams Mayor Eric Adams for traveling to Italy to solve migrant crisis in New York City

One X user remarked, "Imagine being terrible at your job and getting a free luxury vacation with other people who are terrible at their jobs."



 

Another user said, "Resign you disgrace. You’re seriously taking a fancy trip to Rome paid for by the taxpayer? WTH is wrong with you Mayor Eric Adams?"



 

A user wrote, "New York City is a dumpster fire, and yet you have time to go on a taxpayer-funded holiday."



 

One user asked, "Why does a Mayor need to go to Italy to talk about these things. While your state is in complete disarray you're going on vacation to Italy basically." [sic]



 

Another user claimed, "It's a taxpayer-funded boondoggle. Just be honest."



 

Finally, this user tweeted, "seriously? You are a mayor. You are not entitled to taxpayer funded vacations to Europe, regardless of how you try to justify the expense." [sic]



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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