New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has been outspoken about her thoughts on the controversial tolling program. (Alex Kent/Getty Images)
Stefanik, who has not officially announced a campaign, clapped back at the governor.
"The Worst Governor in America takes the bait and responds by talking about ‘People in the North Country.’ Just a quick reminder of Hochul’s abysmal polling of the "People in the North Country - it is the region where she is the least popular in the entire state…and that’s saying a lot because she’s unpopular everywhere," Stefanik posted to X on Wednesday afternoon.
"And North Country voters will not forget her attempt to disenfranchise and rob them of their voice and vote. They will not forget what she did to our farmers and our COs. Oh and one more thing … even Democrat candidates in the North Country refuse to publicly support her. Just ask them!" she continued.
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Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., speaks to reporters ahead of a vote to pass the American Relief Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 19, 2024. (Reuters/Anna Rose Layden)
Just hours before reports emerged that Stefanik was considering her next political move, Trump posted to Truth Social that "Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is GREAT!!!" Sources told Fox News that allies of the president have encouraged her to run.
On the Republican side, Rep. Mike Lawler, Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman and Bethany town supervisor Carl Hyde Jr. are also considering bids. On the Democratic side, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep. Ritchie Torres may primary Hochul.
Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser and Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.
Cameron Arcand is a politics writer at Fox News Digital in Washington D.C. Story tips can be sent to Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com and on Twitter: @cameron_arcand
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