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Public Advocate Williams criticizes the mayor's leadership on immigration issues
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Jumaane Williams strongly criticizes the mayor's recent actions and leadership on immigration issues. He expresses disappointment in the mayor's approach and acknowledges the difficult circumstances faced by city officials.
- Williams calls the mayor a 'national embarrassment' for his recent actions in DC
- He suggests that the mayor has views opposing those of most city officials and residents
- Williams recognizes the challenges faced by commissioners and directors working under the current administration
Jumaane Williams
0:14:29
First, I I just wanna say, the mayor was in DC yesterday.
0:14:35
I think, he's now a national embarrassment and he had the opportunity to step up and lead, but became the face of capitulation.
0:14:44
I'm saying that, not you, but I wanna make sure that you know that we understand that we don't have the mayor we need at this moment of time.
0:14:52
So I just wanna thank commission and director and hopefully you continue to do what you can do under some very difficult circumstances.
0:15:00
But also I think there's some things that the city council is asking that can help that go a little easier.
0:15:06
But I just want to acknowledge that you're working under a mayor that I think has oppositional views to most of us including yourselves and I acknowledge that.