President Donald Trump declared himself “king” on social media while celebrating the potential end of New York’s “congestion pricing” toll system. The tolls, aimed at relieving traffic and raising funds for mass transit, were opposed by the Trump administration as unfair to out-of-city motorists. New York Governor Kathy Hochul defiantly insisted the toll cameras would remain active, criticizing Trump’s “king” comment. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the tolls “backwards and unfair” to working-class Americans, prompting the New York MTA to vow to fight any federal efforts to end the program in court. MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber defended congestion pricing, citing its positive impact on traffic flow and the economy. Some leaders outside Manhattan, like Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, supported the Trump administration’s decision, claiming the tolls unfairly burdened their residents. Hochul mocked arguments against congestion pricing, using the example of New York football teams playing in New Jersey to emphasize the importance of state autonomy. The dispute highlights the ongoing conflict between federal and state governments regarding transportation policy and regional funding.
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