Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned New York Governor Kathy Hochul of potential funding cuts and approval withdrawals for construction projects if NYC's congestion pricing program persists. Following the Trump administration's revocation of the program's federal approval, Duffy demanded an explanation regarding compliance by May 21. While Hochul contends that the $9 toll has alleviated congestion, the Trump administration views it as detrimental to working-class citizens. Duffy emphasized that federally funded roads must remain toll-free unless exceptions are made, marking a tense clash over transportation policy.
"President Trump and I will not sit back while Governor Hochul engages in class warfare and prices working-class Americans out of accessing New York City."
"The federal government sends billions to New Yorkâbut we won't foot the bill if Governor Hochul continues to implement an illegal toll to backfill the budget of New York's failing transit system."
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