Governor Hochul’s Weakness Revealed as She Succumbs to Boisterous Anti-Adams, Anti-Trump Protests

Governor Hochul struggles with her governing abilities, yet one aspect stands out: she is unmatched when it comes to rapidly retreating from significant issues.

A prime example is her unexpected choice to hold elaborate meetings on Tuesday concerning the potential removal of Mayor Adams.

This move was peculiar to begin with, made even stranger by her choice to delay any decisions until another time.

It stands out as one of the most peculiar political antics witnessed in New York.

She inserts herself into a contentious situation but presents no real solutions.

Her erratic leadership during a crisis only fuels the growing uncertainties about the city’s near future.

Hochul could have justifiably stated her discontent with the disorganized approach of President Trump’s Department of Justice in dismissing the criminal charges against Adams. She might have chosen to let the process unfold before arriving at any conclusions.

Instead, it seems she capitulated to the vocal anti-Adams and anti-Trump factions in Albany and the city, initiating meetings that clearly indicated she was contemplating pushing Adams out.

Previously let it slide

This is odd given that she has had the authority to remove him all this time, yet his indictment in September didn’t compel her to act.

She simply had him reshuffle some questionable aides, and everything resumed as normal.

That was a sensible course of action, as the charges lacked sufficient strength to warrant the removal of a sitting mayor or to sway his re-election efforts.

However, all signs of harmony between Hochul and Adams vanished the instant he chose to collaborate with ICE officials.

Four out of his eight deputy mayors quickly resigned, and other left-leaning Democrats also joined the fray, targeting top legislators.

It apparently wasn’t an issue for them when the mayor faced criminal charges.

Yet, partnering with Trump to enhance safety in New York — that was a step too far.

Naturally, Hochul panicked and decided to stoke the fire of division with her public call for meetings on Tuesday.

She initiated the gathering in her Manhattan office with the appearance of Al Sharpton.

Brilliant!

If he’s her advisor, New York is in serious trouble.

Even her choice to delay a decision until a judge rules on whether to allow the feds to dismiss the case against the mayor seems questionable.

If Adams’ criminal case proceeds, why would Hochul make her decision before a jury does?

And if the judge permits the dismissal of charges, what rationale would she have for then removing the mayor?

The broader implication is that if she were to remove Adams, it would signal her own opposition to collaborating with the federal government to arrest and deport criminal aliens.

This would suggest her endorsement of every aspect of the sanctuary laws that make New York a refuge for the most dangerous criminals, thereby burdening state taxpayers with excessive costs.

If that’s the message she’s sending, it marks a significant departure from her recent attempts to cooperate with Trump in advancing major initiatives for New York.

Handing over City Hall

In fact, ousting Adams would effectively hand City Hall over to the most radical group to have ever governed New York.

The previous leaders of Tammany Hall would appear as mere do-gooders in comparison.

While Adams has disappointed many, the city could do much worse — especially under possible interim replacement Jumaane Williams.

His tenure as public advocate has demonstrated a disinterest in impactful work, serving only to keep himself on the public payroll.

Removing Adams would shatter the illusion Hochul cultivates of being a moderate presence in Albany and fully align her with the far-left factions of her party.

This would only encourage the radical elements, who would swiftly target Hochul next, as there’s no appeasing them.

Such a move would signify yet another betrayal of center-left Democrats who, along with Republicans and many independents, consistently inform pollsters that the state has shifted too far left regarding criminal justice, taxes, and spending.

These policies contribute to making the city and much of the state unsafe while simultaneously driving living costs upward.

The extreme costs of energy, for instance, largely stem from taxes and restrictions Albany has implemented on fossil fuels.

The results include record high out-migration, with New York leading the charge in driving residents toward safer, more reasonable states.

Hochul vacillates between acknowledging these issues, pledging solutions — and then worsening them with additional spending and taxes.

It’s as if she wishes to steer the state in a new direction but lacks both the know-how and the courage to confront the progressive factions.

Consequently, she recoils into the familiar comforts of the status quo.

As previously discussed, the $252 billion state budget she proposed signifies a staggering increase of $100 billion over the last ten years.

That’s untenable, and she must recognize it, yet seems unable or unwilling to apply the brakes.

Few accomplishments

Regarding actual accomplishments, she has achieved little to alter the damaging trajectory.

She has made hardly any progress in reforming an absurd justice system that often favors criminals over their victims.

How is it possible she doesn’t dedicate every waking hour to addressing a failing system that neglects its honest citizens?

By ousting Adams, Hochul would also essentially be declaring war on Trump.

He has indicated through their discussions that he intent to assist New York in undertaking substantial projects related to infrastructure and is in favor of elevating the $10,000 limit on state and local tax deductions.

As the White House invests heavily in supporting Adams and navigating the convoluted sanctuary laws, she would inevitably pay a price for her resistance.

The initial item on Trump’s agenda would likely be congestion pricing, which he views as a final nail in New York’s coffin.

He’s eager to see it abolished, and Hochul would have no chance of convincing him to reconsider if she opposes him on the sanctuary issue.

At the very least, eliminating the $9 daily tax would be a positive development for the hardworking New Yorkers Hochul has seemingly forgotten.