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This apparent hypocrisy has not gone unnoticed. Critics argue that Adams’s position aligns with the stricter policies once championed by the Trump administration, yet he criticizes federal efforts when they negatively impact New York. The stark truth is that Adams, like many in elite urban centers, only began to loudly advocate for border control after experiencing the negative effects firsthand—overflowing rescue shelters, tent cities in parks, and the disappearance of social services meant for citizens.