President Donald Trump declared, “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!” after blocking New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which aimed to fund subway improvements by charging drivers in parts of Manhattan.Critics,
including the White House, argued the toll unfairly burdens working-class residents. The White House X account shared Trump’s statement with an image of him wearing a crown, sparking backlash, though some supporters praised it.New York officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul, vowed to fight the decision, highlighting the toll’s benefits for first responders and public transit.
