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Trump Rallies New York for Blakeman in Midterm Push
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In Short: Former President Donald Trump rallied supporters in New York to boost Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman's bid to unseat Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul.
Former President Donald Trump returned to his home state of New York on Friday night, rallying supporters in Syracuse to boost Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman's bid to unseat Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul.
Trump urged the crowd to deliver the same enthusiasm that powered his presidential campaigns, declaring it the 'Golden Age of America.' He promised to help New Yorkers secure lower taxes, cheaper energy, and safer streets by electing Republicans up and down the ballot.
The former president highlighted his administration's economic and immigration agenda, pledging to support Blakeman's campaign and criticizing Hochul's policies. 'We gotta look at business not as the enemy, but as a partner,' Trump said.
Blakeman, 70, emphasized his focus on affordability, public safety, and economic growth. He contrasted his record with Hochul's, calling her 'the most pro-criminal governor in the United States of America.'
Blakeman criticized Hochul's endorsement of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and her handling of corrections officers, while Trump praised Blakeman's efforts to improve public safety, noting that Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 safest county in the United States.
Trump also promised a 'Trump Dividend' of $5,000 for all adults if Republicans win the House and Senate, contrasting it with what he called Democrat policies that would lead to a '1929-style depression.'
The rally, which was billed as an official White House event but mirrored Trump's campaign rallies, featured enthusiastic supporters chanting 'Bruuuuuuuce' and praising Trump's border policies.
Hochul's campaign spokesperson, Addison Dick, dismissed Blakeman as 'Trump’s 100 percent MAGA puppet,' mimicking Trump's election denialism and healthcare cuts.
Trump's visit came just two days after a Siena University poll showed his unfavorable rating among likely New York voters at 60 percent, but political analysts suggested it would only fire up the Republican base in New York.
What this adds
Blakeman's campaign is centered on affordability, public safety, and economic growth, contrasting his record with Hochul's policies.
Background
Both ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos (Kiribati) and Al Jazeera (Qatar) agreed that Trump's Alabama rally was part of a larger effort to mobilize Republican voters in key states ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump's visit to Alabama was part of a larger effort to mobilize Republican voters in key states ahead of the midterm elections.
What's confirmed
- Former President Donald Trump returned to his home state of New York on Friday night, rallying supporters in Syracuse to boost Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman's bid to unseat Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul.
- Trump urged the crowd to deliver the same enthusiasm that powered his presidential campaigns, declaring it the 'Golden Age of America.' He promised to help New Yorkers secure lower taxes, cheaper energy, and safer streets by electing Republicans up and down the ballot.
- The former president highlighted his administration's economic and immigration agenda, pledging to support Blakeman's campaign and criticizing Hochul's policies. 'We gotta look at business not as the enemy, but as a partner,' Trump said.
- Blakeman criticized Hochul's endorsement of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and her handling of corrections officers, while Trump praised Blakeman's efforts to improve public safety, noting that Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 safest county in the United States.
- The rally, which was billed as an official White House event but mirrored Trump's campaign rallies, featured enthusiastic supporters chanting 'Bruuuuuuuce' and praising Trump's border policies.
- Hochul's campaign spokesperson, Addison Dick, dismissed Blakeman as 'Trump’s 100 percent MAGA puppet,' mimicking Trump's election denialism and healthcare cuts.
- Trump's visit came just two days after a Siena University poll showed his unfavorable rating among likely New York voters at 60 percent, but political analysts suggested it would only fire up the Republican base in New York.
What's still developing
- "This will soon be the home to the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility ever built in the Western Hemisphere," Trump said.
- Kathy Hochul as the centerpiece of the rally, promising direct support from Washington if elected.
- "We have to create good jobs, good benefits to keep our young people here," Blakeman said.
- The crowd bellowed “Bruuuuuuuce” in unison, garnering a presidential chuckle.
- President Trump praises tariffs: "We are building more than we've ever done."
- "The stock market has soared to 83 all-time record highs, just in a year and a half."
- "This is not the state that I remember 10 years ago when I went to Washington, D.C. to be your president," said Trump.
- "You're not allowed to touch it," said Trump, while wondering why Pennsylvania and Ohio can touch it.
- “As a matter of fact, I cut a $150 million tax increase [from] my predecessor,” he added.
- Kathy Hochul (D), who has held the office since 2021.
- (L to R): 77 WABC Radio Host Sid Rosenberg, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and Col.
- Kathy Hochul’s administration, even going as far as to call New York “the most overtaxed” and “the most overregulated” state in the country.