Governor Kathy Hochul has responded to President Trump’s recent statements regarding New York, expressing support for his renewed focus on the state’s priorities. In her statement, Hochul said, “I welcome President Trump’s renewed commitment today to New York’s success and his acknowledgment of our shared priorities: lowering costs and improving public safety.”
She also addressed political attacks targeting Mayor-Elect Mamdani. Hochul stated, “I also appreciate that the President rejected efforts by members of his own party to weaponize the mayor-elect’s background, faith, and identity for political gain, including the Islamophobic attacks labeling him a ‘jihadist.’ There’s no place for rhetoric like that in our politics or in New York.”
Hochul expressed her willingness to collaborate with federal officials while maintaining her commitment to state values. “I look forward to working with President Trump and Mayor-Elect Mamdani to deliver for New Yorkers. But as I’ve always said, I’ll work with the President when it benefits New Yorkers, and I’ll fight like hell when our values are at stake.”
