'Corruption is so blatant': Kathy Hochul trolled as car dealership group plans NYC fundraiser following her reversal on congestion pricing

The Greater New York Automobile Association will host the Hochul fundraiser at The Center for Automotive Education & Training in Queens on Tuesday, June 11th
PUBLISHED JUN 9, 2024
The Greater New York Automobile Association is set to host NYC fundraiser for Kathy Hochul (Getty Images)
The Greater New York Automobile Association is set to host NYC fundraiser for Kathy Hochul (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Days after Governor Kathy Hochul indefinitely halted the contentious congestion pricing plan for part of Manhattan, a major lobbying group for car dealerships in New York is arranging a fundraiser in her support, stated the New York Post.

The Greater New York Automobile Association will host the Hochul fundraiser at The Center for Automotive Education & Training in Queens on Tuesday, June 11th.

Car dealership group set to host NYC fundraiser for Kathy Hochul

A flier for the event indicates that the organization is suggesting donations between $5,000 and $10,000. Dated May 28th, the flier announces the event, stating, "Governor Hochul has been a staunch supporter of our industry, and this reception provides an excellent opportunity to engage with her directly and show our collective support for her continued leadership."

Notably, Hochul abruptly stopped the tolling scheme on Wednesday, June 5, announcing that it will be suspended "indefinitely" because the moment is not right, given that New Yorkers are currently experiencing a crisis related to rising living costs.

ALBANY, NEW YORK - AUGUST 11: Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during a press conference at the New York
In July 2023, the GNYADA gave $18,000 to KathyHochul's campaign, according to the Washington Examiner (Getty Images)

Furthermore, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) opposes the congestion pricing toll idea. In July 2023, the GNYADA contributed $18,000 to Hochul's campaign, as reported by the Washington Examiner, which broke the story of the fundraiser's scheduled date.

Fundraising records indicate that the governor received at least an additional $22,865 from the Automobile Dealers of New York political action group in 2018.

"In keeping with Governor Hochul's commitment to maintain high ethical standards, campaign contributions have no impact on government decisions," stated Jen Goodman, a spokesperson for the Hochul campaign.

Internet trolls Kathy Hochul as Car dealership group set to host NYC fundraiser for her

People on the internet slammed Kathy Hochul as the Greater New York Automobile Association is organizing a fundraiser for her, just days after she put an indefinite hold on the contentious congestion pricing plan for part of Manhattan.

A user posted on X, "HAHAAHAHAHA. The corruption is so blatant," while one added, "Why anybody would fundraise for the witch Hochul is beyond me unless they hate America."



 



 

Some of the online comments read, "If she doesn’t do this she’s not going to get reelection" and "As soon as she's back in, she'll reinstate congestion prices & raise taxes. You're insane to vote these people back in. From the top to the bottom. Smarten up, people! It's about policies & our pockets, not who you like because."

A person also stated, "That's all the governor worries about is the height of her eyebrows," while one stated, "Great she paused that and Raised taxes. She is a tool. Corrupt to the core."

Another person added, "The left doesn't even try to hide their corruption."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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