Trump's 'King' Remark Draws Criticism from New York Officials and Democrats

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Trump's self-proclamation as a “king” sparked widespread backlash.
He declared on Truth Social: “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. LONG LIVE THE KING!”
Governor Hochul stated, “We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king.”
Hochul emphasized New Yorkers' resilience, saying, “We sure as hell are not going to start now.”
Brannan criticized Trump's authority, stating, “Only fools concede to false power.”
Beyer remarked, “We don’t have kings in the USA.”
Pritzker affirmed, “We don’t have kings in America.”

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Trump Administration Targets NYC Congestion Pricing

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Trump administration aims to end New York City's congestion pricing plan
Program charges $9 toll for vehicles entering Manhattan during peak hours
Hochul: “We’ll see you in court” against Trump's decision
Congestion pricing has reduced traffic by 9% and accidents by half
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: “Slap in the face to working class Americans”
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy supports Trump's move, citing unfair burden
Hochul: “This is an attack on our sovereign identity”

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Trump administration aims to end NYC's congestion pricing program
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: “Slap in the face to working class Americans and small business owners”
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a lawsuit to keep the program alive
Trump declared “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED”
Preliminary data shows a 7.5% drop in vehicle entries to congestion zone
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy supports the decision, citing unfair targeting
City Comptroller Brad Lander defended the program's effectiveness

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