Trump attacks Hochul’s policies and backs Blakeman in New York governor race

During a rally in Garden City, Donald Trump attacked New York Governor Kathy Hochul, labeling her policies as destructive and aligned with a “radical left.” He cited recent FBI statistics that indicate a historic year-over-year decline in violent crime across the country, using the data to argue that New York must avoid descending into chaos. Trump warned that without a shift in leadership, the state could become a “true hell hole,” and he urged voters to elect Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican gubernatorial hopeful.

He suggested that losing to Hochul would be a lifelong source of shame, emphasizing the stakes of the race. The remarks were made at the Nassau County Police Academy before a crowd of law-enforcement officers and supporters. Trump’s comments aim to boost Blakeman’s profile ahead of the state election.