Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on Trump's Tariffs, Economy, and New York Politics

Economic Concerns and Tariffs

• 💡 Nicole Malliotakis expresses concern over the broad application of Trump's tariffs, suggesting they should have been more targeted.
• 🎯 She points to countries like India, which impose high tariffs on U.S. vehicles despite being a major export partner for them.
• 📈 While acknowledging some initial anxiety due to rapid policy changes, she believes the results will eventually speak for themselves.

Economic Performance and Voter Sentiment

• 📊 Malliotakis counters fears about the economy, stating that egg prices, oil, gas, and mortgage rates have decreased since the start of Trump's presidency.
• 🗣️ She attributes negative economic narratives to fear-mongering from the left, particularly regarding cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
• ✅ She asserts that the administration is focused on improving the economy and that people are generally happier with Trump's work than with the current mayor and governor of New York.

Reconciliation Bill and Social Programs

• 🏥 Republicans will not support cuts to Medicaid benefits for seniors or vulnerable citizens.
• ⚖️ There is a desire for work requirements and to remove illegal immigrants from welfare rolls.
• 🚫 The speaker emphasizes that there is no intention to cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, and the reconciliation bill will prove this.

New York Gubernatorial Race

• 🗽 Malliotakis states the desperate need for someone to defeat Kathy Hochul, whom she calls a disaster for New York.
• 🤝 She will support either Lawler or Stefonic for governor, hoping one of them runs and brings balance to the state.
• 🎯 She believes New Yorkers are tired of one-party rule and are ready for common sense and balance, which either candidate could provide.