Adams Visits Washington Again Seeking Federal Migrant Aid, But No Meeting with Biden Scheduled
• Mayor Adams is visiting Washington, DC to lobby for more federal help with the migrant crisis, but will not get a meeting with President Biden • Adams was invited to a White House holiday reception for local officials, but Biden may not attend • This will be Adams' 10th trip to DC to ask for more federal support as NYC has received over 150,000 migrants • So far the federal government has provided some staff to help plus under $150 million in funds • Adams has faced ongoing criticism over his handling of the migrant crisis, which could cost NYC $12 billion