Former President Donald Trump scolded New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday for criticizing him during the Democratic National Convention and warned that personal feuding could impact her state if he wins the White House.
Mr. Trump said the Democratic governor’s “total hatred, and statements made about me, had no bounds” and pointed to his track record as a businessman in the state with “beautiful and successful buildings.”
“In the very distinct possibility I will win the Presidency, wouldn’t it be better for the people of New York State to have a Governor who got along with the President? Adversarial relationships are not good in politics!” Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social.
Mr. Trump, a son of Queens, built his name and brand in the Empire State but left for the sunny climes of Florida during his presidency.
New York’s legal system has dogged him since then. He was found liable for financial fraud and defamation in the civil courts and a Manhattan jury convicted him of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
In his post, Mr. Trump questioned whether the legal system is independent of political forces.
“Unfairly, I am before a very biased and hateful New York Judicial System that is appointed and largely controlled by the Governor,” Mr. Trump said. “With the vitriol displayed by her on Monday night, it is no wonder that the Judges have treated me so badly.”
Ms. Hochul spoke to Democratic delegates on Monday night and pointed to Mr. Trump’s legal woes, calling him a fraud.
“Trust me, America,” she said. “If you think you’re tired of Donald Trump, talk to a New Yorker.”
• Tom Howell Jr. can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.
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