While on a subway tour with Mayor Adams, Dr. Phil observes a heated argument between homeless individuals.

Mayor Eric Adams and Dr. Phil toured the New York City subway together and witnessed how rapidly interactions with homeless individuals can escalate.

Following the acquittal of Marine veteran Daniel Penny, Dr. Phil and Adams traveled to New York's subway to explore ways to enhance the safety of public transportation for New Yorkers.

"The economy is sustained by this principle, which is a levelizer, as Adams stated. It's possible for a Wall Streeter and a waiter to be riding together, and we recognized the importance of ensuring that not only are people safe but also that they feel safe. The presence of a police uniform sends a clear message."

As they encountered a homeless man sleeping in a subway station hallway, two individuals approached a "perfect example" of the need for a police officer to check in with him. A sergeant explained the process at work, and Adams emphasized that while it begins with a Department of Homeless Services (DHS) worker, there's a need for a police officer because the person could wake up with a weapon if they are schizophrenic or bipolar.

The DHS worker was immediately shouted at profanely by a homeless man who then aggressively confronted officers, with Dr. Phil and Adams present.

"Can you see how quickly it can turn?" Adams remarked, emphasizing that "now, there are only civilians present, and they can be harmed."

Many people who discuss the homeless crisis are unaware of how rapidly they can become violent, argued Adams.

According to Adams, those opposing our actions may not realize how rapidly things can shift, as he has witnessed in his law enforcement career.

Adams acknowledged that the homeless man had a valid point when he yelled about being an American citizen who was not receiving proper care.

Consider this for a moment. Our actions are expensive. Although we have $6.5 billion, we could accomplish more, but instead, we faced a national issue, which was the migrant crisis that led to New York City managing 220,000 migrants.

Adams explained that the migrant crisis extends beyond Sanctuary City laws, but it is often confused with the state constitution's rules.

"Our state constitution mandates that we provide housing to anyone, regardless of their documentation status, if they require it for shelter," he stated, emphasizing the "right to shelter" rule.

Deputy mayor for health and human services Brian Stettin stated that the right to shelter was not intended to address the migrant crisis.