Trump admin and Gov. Hochul in war of words over explosive claims she threatened president with her power over NY appeal judges

Trump admin and Gov. Hochul in war of words over explosive claims she threatened president with her power over NY appeal judges


A legal source familiar with the Oval Office discussion said the governor asked the president to drop his opposition to the $9 congestion tax she has imposed on New Yorkers, abandon a gas pipeline he favors and provide federal funding for wind projects and an upgrade of Penn Station. “The governor respects the independence of the judiciary, has never attempted to interfere in ongoing cases, and does not have any role to play in the judicial process — nor did she ever say that she did. He said: “After oral argument or submission, the court usually issues a decision within a couple of months, though it can sometimes take longer depending on the complexity of the case or the court’s docket.”

Author: Miranda Devine


Published at: 2025-04-16 22:21:47

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