New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed the details of her one-on-one meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Sunday. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)
Trump declared victory on Truth Social after the announcement, writing, "CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!"
Trump celebrated his administration's move to block the congestion pricing toll in New York City last week. (Scott Olson/Getty Images, File)
Hochul immediately fired back on Wednesday, criticizing the remark. She reiterated her stance Sunday.
"And I have a problem with that characterization, because we labored under a king 250 years ago, and as I said, we're not going back there," Hochul said.
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Despite the federal order, the tolls are remaining in place for now because of a federal lawsuit aiming to keep them alive that was filed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a state agency that runs public transit in New York City.
The congestion tolling has been divisive in New York, with most opposition coming from suburban commuters or from those living in areas not well-served by the subway system. Advocates say it is an innovative way to speed up traffic and reduce air pollution.
Hochul said that while her meeting with Trump may not have persuaded the president to rethink his move to block the program, she will continue to fight for it.
"The people in my state need to know I'm willing to take the fight wherever I have to," she said.
Hochul said that she believes the state’s case will be won in the courts and that the congestion pricing toll program will continue.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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