Eric Adams, the mayor of Gracie Mansion, welcomed Donald Trump’s incoming border czar to Gracie Mansion on Thursday for a much-anticipated face-to-face discussion about Trump’s plans to deport migrants.

Adams said in a press conference following the hour-long discussion with Tom Homan that he was considering an executive order “unravel confusing rules and policies” for how New York City could work with federal immigration authorities.

He said: “I will use my executive authority to pursue dangerous people who commit violent acts as asylum seekers and migrants.”

“We won’t be a haven for violent criminals.” We won’t do this for citizens and we won’t do this for undocumented immigrants.

Adams, who began the press conference by accusing reporters of having “distorted views” regarding his immigration policy, provided few details about the conversation. However he said that the soon-to be czar Honan shared his desire to prevent New York City becoming a “safe-haven” for dangerous criminals.

Adams, when pressed to provide specifics, reiterated his hardline stance in the weeks following Trump’s victory, particularly his willingness deport migrants who have been charged with a crime but not yet been convicted or served their sentence.

He said during the briefing to The Post that his legal team was looking at an executive order changing the city’s policies on sanctuary – and that they would focus their attention on the ones that restrict work with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

He said, “We must unravel them to get clarity about what we can achieve.”

“There are currently 170 crimes which allow us to communicate with ICE and collaborate after a conviction. We must examine them to see, once again, what my authority is using executive orders in order to keep New Yorkers secure. It’s only my goal. I cannot make it any clearer.

If pursuing this goal means that I am demonized for my years of advocating immigrants who are here to try to find the American Dream, then I will take it.

Sources say that Adams’ legal staff is working with ICE, the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies to draft the executive order targeting violent migrants.

The mayor said that he will release more information about the possible order “once we have a full understanding.”

Hizzoner’s growing warmth towards Trump’s policies led Brad Lander, the city comptroller and a possible mayoral candidate, to criticize Adams.

Adams admits that any order would only affect a fraction of the thousands of migrants living in New York City on taxpayers’ money.

Adams did not elaborate on the conversation he had with Homan. They only shared a concern about migrant criminals like those who are part of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Nearly 57,000 asylum seekers currently call New York City home.

The Post spotted Homan driving his black SUV into Gracie Mansion 15 minutes before Adams’ scheduled meeting at 1 p.m.

Adams was then shuttled from City Hall to his news conference at 3 pm. The SUV and Adams’ car left about an hour after the first.

The tone of defiance Adams used during the press conference echoed Trump’s lashing words, which he uses to attack both himself and others who are advancing his agenda. This includes Homan, a man who did not respond to The Post’s request for comment about the meeting.

The meeting took place at a difficult time for New York City, and its mayor.

The Big Apple was the first sanctuary city in America, a title that Mayor Ed Koch gave to a group of policies which limit local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

Homan, as Trump, has vocally opposed sanctuary cities.

He has promised to ensure that cities’ sanctuary status does not get in the path of Trump’s mass deportations. And he’s backed up his promise by threatening to withhold federal funds if they refuse to cooperate.

Many in New York City are concerned about the possibility of mass deportations. The Big Apple is a city that has been historically known for its welcoming attitude towards immigrants. It also houses the Statue of Liberty, which beckons the “huddled masses” who yearn to be free.

Adams, a Republican who became a Democrat during his time as mayor, tried to walk a fine line between enacting progressive policies and pushing back on perceived liberal excesses – a position that will likely be exacerbated in a Trump second term.

Adams’ once ascendant star in the Democratic Party has fallen. This is especially true after Adams was charged with bribery, corruption and other federal charges. He denies these allegations.

Adams, who called himself “Biden” of Brooklyn before the indictment was handed down, has embraced the President-elect because many people in his circle see a Trump presidency as a blessing for his legal defence. He even hinted that he would not rule out joining the GOP.

Adams’ pivot toward Trump follows his harsh criticisms of President Biden’s border policies, as hundreds of thousands migrants flooded into New York City.

Adams, however, has avoided demonizing asylum seekers who arrive in the city and instead framed the migrant problem as a human rights issue.

Adams said last week that he opposed deportations for hardworking New Yorkers who are undocumented. He also told reporters only a small number of migrants were violent in the city.

Adams has appeared to redouble his efforts in his campaign for the removal of allegedly violent migrants instead of trial.

Critics were shocked by Adams’ position that migrants can be deported even before they are convicted, claiming it was a flagrant violation of due process.

Brooklyn Rep. Dan Goldman, D-NY, during an NY1 Interview appeared to poke fun at Adams’ criminal case. He argued that undocumented immigrants convicted of felonies and not just charged should be deported.

He said, “I believe the mayor should be aware of the importance and importance of the innocent until proven guilt and that everyone in our country, under the rule of law and under our system, deserves due process.”

Hizzoner’s growing warmth towards Trump’s proposed immigration policy prompted Brad Lander, city comptroller and a possible mayoral rival, to criticize Adams.

Lander stated that “Eric Adams’s focus on cozying up with Trump is such that he will deny people their due process, and even put families’ safety at risk.”

This open embrace of Trump’s racist policies is a betrayal to everyone who calls New York City their home.

New York City’s elected officials were not all in agreement.

“This is an important step in the right directions, and as Mayor, he should fully utilize his legal authority to ensure that New Yorkers are protected,” said Councilman Robert Holden, D-Queens.

“I urge the Mayor to take advantage of this new Charter Revision Commission to address the issue.”