New York Governor Kathy Hochul encountered a less-than-welcoming reception at a rally over the weekend, where she lent her support to socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani.
The event, held in Queens, was marked by chants of "tax the rich" from an animated crowd. This rally coincided with the commencement of early voting in the New York City mayoral race, which features Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican contender Curtis Sliwa.
As reported by The Post Millennial, the "New York is Not For Sale" rally at Forest Hills Stadium was a sold-out affair, drawing notable figures such as democratic socialist Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, alongside Mamdani and Hochul.
Despite her previous reservations, Hochul has thrown her support behind Mamdani's bid for mayor. However, Mamdani has yet to reciprocate by endorsing Hochul in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
The governor's appearance was set against a backdrop emblazoned with "Freeze The Rent," a policy championed by Mamdani that aligns with radical left-wing ideologies. As she took the stage, Hochul was met with a mix of boos and chants, underscoring the tension within the crowd.
Addressing the audience, she declared, Right now, our city and our state and our country are under attack by Donald Trump and our Republicans in Washington. Theyre literally not just taking a wrecking ball to the White House, they are taking a wrecking ball to our values, our people, our progress."
Hochul's speech also touched on the indictment of Letitia James and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in New York City. Amidst the ongoing chants, she attempted to rally the crowd, exclaiming, "Oh, you're fired up, you're fired up. Alright. I hear you. You want to see Zohran or not?" Despite the interruptions, she urged the audience to channel their enthusiasm into the 2026 midterm elections.
When questioned by the New York Post about her stance on Mamdani's proposal to increase taxes on the wealthy and raise the corporate tax rate in New York City, Hochul was unequivocal in her response. "No," she stated, adding, "Im not raising taxes at a time where affordability is the big issue."
Her remarks highlight a significant divergence from Mamdani's platform, reflecting a more conservative approach to fiscal policy amidst economic concerns.
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