Trump Wades Into New York Train Strike Battle
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul for the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) strike that started early Saturday. Hochul blamed the strike on actions by the Trump Administration, while Trump denied involvement and offered to help resolve the issue.Key Facts
- The Long Island Railroad strike began after midnight on Saturday due to failed contract talks.
- The LIRR is managed by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), which is run by the state of New York.
- The LIRR serves about 300,000 passengers every day.
- The strike happens before Memorial Day weekend and the World Cup starting in early June.
- Governor Kathy Hochul said the strike resulted from the Trump Administration cutting mediation short.
- President Trump denied any involvement and said he learned about the strike only that morning.
- Trump blamed Governor Hochul and said he could help fix the problem if asked.
- Trump promoted Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, his preferred candidate for governor against Hochul.
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