The article discusses President Trump's announcement to end New York City's congestion pricing, highlighting the contrasting nature of his proclamations and the legal rhetoric from his administration. Trump's statement on Truth Social celebrated the move, while Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy provided a formal justification for the decision, arguing against the legality of the tolls. In response, New York Governor Kathy Hochul indicated the state's intent to challenge this decision legally, suggesting that the administration's rationale for ending the program lacked sound basis and appeared to be a reactionary measure rather than a well-considered policy.
"CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is saved. LONG LIVE THE KING," the president posted on Truth Social.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy issued a four-page letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul outlining reasons to rescind the state's authority to operate tolls.
Hochul said she is keeping the cameras on, and the state filed suit within minutes, arguing that Washington had given no good reason to cancel a pilot program.
The 51-page brief implies that the administration made a decision first and came up with a justification second.
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