President Trump met with Governor Hochul to discuss the proposed congestion pricing plan. Despite a cordial discussion, Trump remained firmly opposed, citing the tax's detrimental impact on working individuals who cannot afford the added costs. He emphasized that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) loses significantly more from fare evasion than it would gain from the congestion tax, arguing that addressing toll evasion should be a priority. Trump's strong stance highlights the contention surrounding the pricing strategy and its potential effects on New Yorkers.
"I don't see how I can back off," Trump said. "The tax is devastating."
"Those numbers are astronomical," Trump said he told Hochul. "If you let the police do their job, they can stop that."
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