New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2026 State of the State address on Tuesday (January 13). In her speech, she criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and his congressional supporters, stating, "This moment carries real threats from Donald Trump and his enablers in Congress, driving up costs on everything from groceries to farm equipment to these reckless, reckless tariffs, killing major infrastructure projects that put union members to work, tearing apart nursing immigrant mothers from

I’m working to make New York more affordable and safe for all. The Worst Governor in America Kathy Hochul’s failed policies have made our great state the most unaffordable state to live in America. Hochul’s failures mean you pay more for gas, groceries, and rent, along with higher taxes. | Elise Stefanik