Hochul and James prioritize their anti-Trump agenda at the expense of New York’s needs
Whilst observing the out-of-touch, dejected remarks made by Gov. Hochul and state Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday, a thought crossed my mind: Why don’t they just go all in and declare that New York is seceding from the union?
And why not take it a step further — initiate a new civil war because, well, Donald Trump is set to become president and they are vehemently opposed to it!
Wawawawa.
Grow up!
There’s no room for tears in politics.
I’ve witnessed numerous disappointing performances by public officials, but Hochul and James truly hit rock bottom.
Their pettiness suggests that New York is geared up and willing to fight against the incoming Trump administration.
No sense of grace, no display of patriotism, just delusional assumptions that the worst-case scenario is bound to happen.
Their narrow-minded perspective hints that they might be consuming fake news from sources that sensationalize Trump as the next Hitler, predicting his plans to obliterate America.
Commendation for Kam
In contrast, the concession speech given by Vice President Kamala Harris exuded grace and patriotism.
Despite the humiliating final results, she managed to remain composed for 10 minutes without succumbing to anger or seeking retribution.
Of course, Hochul and James also demanded more funding from the Trump administration.
First, they launch an attack, then immediately demand more resources.
Such a brilliant strategy!
Surely Trump will feel compelled to tap into the federal funds.
Hochul and James embody a destructive duo.
They have contributed nothing positive to New York, only pushing it closer to the brink.
Businesses and residents are fleeing from their avaricious grasp, and they mark the election with juvenile defiance.
In a joint statement, they announced “a strengthened partnership, including new dedicated staff, to tackle potential federal legal challenges on reproductive rights, gun safety laws, and other critical issues.”
Hochul also unveiled a “Freedom Initiative” within her office to devise strategies to address any policy and regulatory “threats” from a Trump administration.
This is deemed as action in Albany.
Engaging aides in such partisan antics is what leads the state to bizarre mishaps like euthanizing a pet squirrel.
Living in a fantasy world
When appearing together, Hochul took the lead, somberly stating that “we have braved storms before” and “we will navigate through this period of uncertainty with a new administration in Washington.”
“We are prepared to counter any threats of political violence,” she added, possibly envisioning herself bravely standing behind a barricade as MAGA supporters storm the once-proud Empire State to revoke abortion rights.
Before spouting such absurdities, she should have checked the election results.
Around 3.5 million New Yorkers voted for Trump on Tuesday — comprising 43% of the total voter turnout.
While it remains a predominantly blue state, the GOP is undeniably gaining ground, and Hochul herself faced a close call two years ago against GOP candidate Lee Zeldin.
Nobody is untouchable, and it would be wise for her to focus on making New York a more appealing place to live and do away with antagonizing the new president and his supporters.
Additionally, Trump is a lifelong New Yorker, eager to assist the city and state.
Threatening him is counterproductive in garnering that support.
Hochul did not aid the state when she recklessly branded anyone voting for Republican candidates as “anti-women” and “anti-American.”
There’s nothing more anti-American than leveraging routine political disagreements to brand your opponent as unpatriotic.
James also issued a veiled threat to the president-elect, asserting that “we will deploy legal means to combat back…we are geared to combat back.”
By “legal means,” is she implying pursuing another baseless lawsuit like the business-fraud lawsuit she initiated against the new president-elect?
The one grounded purely on her campaign pledge to target Trump — is that her notion of the law?
Cease the petty legal battles
New York deserves better, and there’s still a chance for Hochul and James to rise above.
It would be wise for Hochul to take the pragmatic, respectable route by urging Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to drop his concocted business-fraud case against Trump.
Trump has been found guilty of 34 rigged felonies, with sentencing scheduled for later this month.
If Bragg refuses to act, Hochul holds the authority to grant Trump a pardon, though ideally, the case should be dismissed altogether.
He’s poised to assume the presidency — does New York want to humiliate him to a degree that tarnishes America’s reputation on the global stage?
James, too, could withdraw the civil case currently under appeal.
The oral arguments hinted at substantial doubts among appellate judges regarding the case of blatant overreach.
Questions also arose about James’ jurisdiction to initiate the case.
The truth is, both state cases were primarily aimed at tarnishing Trump’s image to thwart his re-election.
With these cases failing to achieve that goal and in alignment with the public’s resounding verdict on Tuesday, it’s time to terminate the legal battles and collaborate with the new president instead of opposing him.
In fact, Trump expressed his eagerness to work alongside Mayor Adams and Hochul at the Al Smith dinner.
They should embrace the same welcoming stance.
While cooperation may challenge their political ideologies, it serves the greater good of New York.
And that’s their obligation.
