After initially advocating for patience regarding President Trump, New York Governor Kathy Hochul reacted strongly against him when he threatened to eliminate the city's congestion pricing program. Displaying uncharacteristic anger, she drew upon dramatic imagery and references to pop culture, declaring New York does not recognize a king. Hochul emphasized the negative impact Trump's actions would have on traffic and subway funding, illustrating her intent to confront Trump's authority directly while maintaining the earlier prudent approach she had endorsed.
"Ms. Hochul pointed to an image of a mock magazine cover of Mr. Trump, saying he was to blame for ending a program that had reduced traffic and raised money for the subway system."
"She took a jab at Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's time as a reality television contestant, and displayed a Trump-like showmanship when she derided the president for likening himself to royalty."
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