Biden and Adams: Awkward Avoidance in New York

President Joe Biden and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have no plans to meet during Biden's visit to New York City this week, signaling a deeply broken relationship between the two leaders. The strained relationship is a result of Adams' forceful rhetoric around immigration and his criticism of the Biden administration's handling of the migrant crisis in the city. Adams has called for more federal funding and work permits to support the thousands of migrants in New York City's care. Despite the lack of a meeting, the city and federal governments continue to coordinate through other channels.