Mayor Adams brushes off criticism of his ‘excellent swimmers’ comment about migrants

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday brushed off criticism he’s faced after he suggested migrants could make good lifeguards because they are "excellent swimmers."

Adams made the controversial comment during a news conference Tuesday while answering a question about New York City’s lifeguard shortage. The mayor was advocating for migrants to be able to help fill job openings in the city such as lifeguard positions.

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