At an event, former Governor Andrew Cuomo stated that President Donald Trump has effectively declared war on New York City and other cities across the U.S. by cutting federal programs and targeting immigrants. He expressed fear that Trump might escalate protests in NYC similar to Los Angeles, where federal troops were deployed. Cuomo described Trump as an arsonist who instigates unrest and then claims to restore order. This statement positions Cuomo as a strong candidate in the Democratic mayoral primary against Trump.
Cuomo warned that he expects Trump to use the same tactic he is using in Los Angeles in New York City.
He goes into Los Angeles, brings in ICE, does all sorts of abusive tactics by ICE, people get agitated, civil unrest, people start to protest and act out.
Cuomo suggested that Trump is planning on deliberately escalating protests in New York City and eventually sending in federal troops.
Cuomo described Trump as the arsonist who lights the fire and then returns as the fireman to put out the fire.
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