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Criticism of Adams administration's absence from the hearing
0:04:27
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Council Member Restler strongly criticizes the Adams administration for not attending the hearing and for their perceived lack of preparation for potential federal funding cuts.
- Restler accuses the mayor of choosing silence in the face of Trump's actions
- He describes the lack of planning as a 'complete dereliction of duty'
- The council member suggests that the mayor is more loyal to Donald Trump than to New York City residents
Lincoln Restler
0:04:27
But today, no one, no one from the Adams administration is here to answer our questions.
0:04:32
The mayor once again has chosen to be silent while Donald Trump makes us less safe, destabilizes our economy, and deports our neighbors.
0:04:39
The lack of planning and preparation by this administration for the impending tsunami of cuts is a complete dereliction of duty.
0:04:46
These cuts will have a devastating impact on the lives of everyday New Yorkers, each of our constituents, and it's only getting worse.
0:04:54
Again, unfortunately, it's becoming abundantly clear that this mayor is more loyal to Donald Trump than to the people of New York City.