NY Gov. Kathy Hochul on Trump Tariffs, Immigration Raids, and Public Safety

Tariffs and Executive Authority

• 🎯 Governor Hochul agrees with the court's decision that President Trump exceeded his authority by implementing "Liberation Day" tariffs.
• 💰 She emphasizes that these tariffs function as a tax on consumers and negatively impact New York's farmers and cross-border trade.
• ⚖️ Hochul hopes the Supreme Court will uphold this decision, ensuring it becomes permanent.

Immigration Enforcement and Asylum Seekers

• ⚠️ Hochul criticizes ICE raids targeting asylum seekers after their hearings, especially those without criminal records, calling them "sitting ducks."
• 🤝 She states her willingness to work with ICE to remove criminals but objects to focusing resources on law-abiding individuals who have established lives and families.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 She highlights a specific instance where a mother and her children were detained, emphasizing the need to focus on actual criminals rather than those seeking asylum.
• 💼 Hochul points to New York's 400,000 open jobs and expresses a desire to welcome those who wish to work legally and contribute to the economy.

Medicaid and State Budget

• 📉 Proposed changes to Medicaid in Washington are described as "devastating" for New York, impacting a safety net program crucial for struggling residents, children, and seniors in nursing homes.
• 🏛️ Hochul calls on Republicans in Congress to be held accountable for supporting policies that harm their constituents.

Public Safety and Fear in New York City

• 🏙️ Hochul acknowledges the perception of fear regarding crime in New York City, stating that while statistics show improvements, human emotion is distinct.
• 🛡️ She has invested over a billion dollars in public safety initiatives, noting that gun violence is at historic lows and subway crimes are at a 27-year low.
• 🚇 For the first time, the state is funding the NYPD to ensure two police officers on every overnight train and has deployed National Guard members to enhance security and public confidence.