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Trump dubs himself 'king' after killing New York's congestion pricing

Donald Trump declared himself a "king" after the Trump administration halted New York City's congestion pricing plan, claiming victory over the scheme aimed at tolling vehicles entering Manhattan.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized Trump's self-proclamation as a "king," asserting that New York will not submit to Washington's control.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the congestion pricing scheme as a "slap in the face" to working-class Americans, arguing it unfairly burdens drivers.
Authorities in New York plan to defend the congestion pricing program, emphasizing that it aims to improve transit funding and reduce traffic issues.

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Il Fatto Quotidiano

Trump proclaims himself king and blocks anti-smog tolls in Manhattan. So he aims for full federal control of New York and Washington.

The US president published a fake image of himself on a fake cover of Time. Among its targets are cities, especially those on the coasts

6 hours ago·Rome, Italy

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Sons of Liberty Media

"Long Live The King": Trump Lawlessly Declares Himself "King" As White House Posts Image Of Him As King

No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State. -Article I, Section 9, Clause 8.4 …

15 hours ago

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Democracy Now!

“LONG LIVE THE KING!”: Trump’s Claims Power of Monarch in Bid to Halt NY Congestion Pricing

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s new order to halt New York City’s congestion pricing program just six weeks after it began. The toll program aimed to reduce traffic in Manhattan while helping to fund mass transit. On Wednesday, Trump wrote on Truth Social, ”CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!” The White House’s official…

16 hours ago·New York, United States

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The Bulwark

Trump Is Not a King

George and Sarah talk about Donald Trump’s quoting of Napoleon and calling himself a king, the resignations in SDNY over Mayor Eric Adams corruption case, Elon Musk’s control with DOGE, and Trump’s tanking approval ratings.Leave a commentWatch, listen and leave a comment. Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to the audio edition. Follow George Conway Explains It All wherever you get your podcasts and Yo…

16 hours ago

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Snopes

Yes, the White House posted an image of Trump captioned 'Long live the king'

An AI-generated image depicted Trump wearing a crown and the slogan "Long live the king" on a Time magazine cover.

16 hours ago·United States

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Wonkette

Kathy Hochul Has A Few Choice Words For King Donald

‘Think about this the next time you’re stuck in traffic.’ Video screenshot, NBC New York on YouTubeOn Wednesday, feeling a little full of himself, and possibly wanting to Own The Libs after widespread condemnation of his declaration Tuesday that only he can say what US law means, Donald Trump — prematurely, as ever — got on Twitter to celebrate his victory over New York’s congestion pricing plan, a traffic and greenhouse-emissions reduction prog…

17 hours ago·United States

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