Staff Reports
The recent developments in New York City politics show that President Trump has once again struck a nerve with his unfiltered approach to leadership, much to the dismay of the progressive elite. The administration’s decision to scrap the congested tolls has sent waves of relief through the working-class citizens of New York, who are finding it increasingly difficult to navigate the burdensome expenses heaped upon them by local government.
The newly canceled congestion tolls, which had become a financial nightmare for countless New Yorkers, were designed to further tax the very people who are already hustling to keep their heads above water. From small business owners to everyday commuters, frustration had boiled over as these fees were implemented with little concern for the lives of those they impacted. The federal intervention that removed the tolls has been greeted with praise from the working class, who can finally breathe a little easier knowing that their hard-earned money won’t be funneled into yet another New York City tax grab.
#Trump likened himself to a king as he celebrated his move to kill New York City’s congestion pricing program.
“CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. (…) LONG LIVE THE KING!," he wrote in a Truth Social post Wednesday.
The White House then reiterated the message on Instagram and X 👇 pic.twitter.com/NBH3P5Hx8f
— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) February 20, 2025
But Trump didn’t stop there. In a classic demonstration of his trademark bravado, he referred to himself as “king,” a comment that sent many on the left into a tailspin. The left’s reaction—raw and unfiltered—showcases their fragile sensibilities, revealing just how easily riled they can be by a little self-deprecating humor. It’s almost as if they have forgotten how to take a joke, prioritizing outrage over rationality. Hochul’s dramatic outcry about the U.S. being a “nation of laws, not ruled by a king” only underscores her desperation after losing a major political battle—and it’s only going to get more entertaining from here on out.
With Hochul foaming at the mouth over the president’s quip, one needs to wonder whether she realizes that these outbursts only provide Trump with the perfect backdrop for comedic gold. He has a knack for provoking the most absurd responses from progressive politicians, amplifying their melodrama for all to see. While they collapse under the weight of their own absurdity, Trump is busy cutting waste from the federal budget while making life a little easier for the hard-working citizens of New York.
As Hochul and her allies scramble to recoup their losses, they’ve threatened legal action to reinstate the congestion pricing scheme that clearly didn’t resonate with the voters. Their lawsuit is just another example of how seriously out of touch they are with the needs of ordinary New Yorkers. With the federal government stepping in to protect citizens from being bled dry by incessant regulations, the left can keep their lawyers busy—while the working class can exhale a sigh of relief.
This saga underscores a larger narrative that has become familiar under Trump’s leadership: the divide between a government that wants to squeeze every last penny from its citizens and an administration that seeks to empower them. The Washington elite can hyperventilate all they want, but the average American knows that fewer tolls mean more money in their pockets, and honestly, who wouldn’t want to see more of that? As the showdown continues between the federal government and state-level Democrats who cling to their taxing schemes, it’s evident that Trump is not just a king of trolling; he’s fighting for the rights of citizens who deserve a break—not more fiscal burdens.
