Eric Adams Defends Meeting With Trump, Cites Need for Persistence

Meeting with President Trump

• 🎯 Mayor Adams addressed questions about his meeting with President Trump, acknowledging that his social media posts may have raised expectations.
• ❓ He was asked directly if he had obtained anything "tangible" from the meeting, especially after President Trump stated they spoke about "next to nothing."

The Nature of Political Negotiations

• 💡 Adams explained that meetings are often about presenting thoughts and advocating for solutions, and that tangible results take time.
• 🔁 He drew parallels to his own experiences in Albany, where he repeatedly advocated for issues like involuntary removal and criminal justice reform, often leaving meetings with "nothing" initially.
• 🗣️ He emphasized that the process involves persistence, returning to meetings, and continuing to advocate until agreements are reached.

Advocating for New Yorkers

• 💰 Adams stated his specific goals for the meeting included discussing the Empire Win issue and advocating for a chip plant in the Bronx.
• 🤝 He clarified that not every meeting yields immediate results, and that ongoing communication, including phone calls and informal chats, is part of the process.
• ✅ Adams affirmed his commitment to continue trying on behalf of New Yorkers, regardless of initial outcomes.