Rep. Katko Calls DC and NY Mayors ‘Hypocritical’ for Complaining About Homeless Illegal Immigrants

Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) has called out District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and New York City Mayor Eric Adams over what he calls their “hypocritical” approach to immigration after they complained about an increase of illegal aliens arriving in their respective cities from Texas and Arizona.

Bowser and Adams, who are both Democrats, have in recent weeks said that an influx of illegal immigrants has put pressure on homeless shelters in their cities as well as other services, with Adams asking that the federal government help pay for what he said was a wave of illegal aliens pouring into the city.

Katko told Fox News’ “The Story” that the mayors’ complaints are hypocritical given that they have both previously advocated for an open borders immigration policy.

“I think it’s the height of hypocrisy because these are the same people who have been advocating for open borders,” Katko said. “And now the open borders have come to their cities and towns, they’re upset about it.”

In recent months, both Texas and Arizona authorities have been offering free rides to the nation’s capital for illegal aliens who have claimed asylum, citing a lack of resources in dealing with them amid a surge in illegal immigration since last year.

Bowser this week claimed that some immigrants are being prevented from reaching their final destinations by Texas officials who are “tricking” them.

‘Tricked Into Getting on Buses’

“This is a very significant issue. We have, for sure, called on the federal government to work across state lines to prevent people from really being tricked into getting on buses. We think they’re largely asylum-seekers who are going to final destinations that are not Washington, D.C.,” she said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on July 17.

Meanwhile, Adams this week called on the Biden administration to send “additional federal resources immediately” so New York can adequately deal with an influx of

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