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With limited time left before a potential Trump presidency, New York Democrats are pushing for legislation to protect vulnerable populations, including undocumented immigrants and LGBTQ+ communities. However, efforts to call a special legislative session in December have so far been unsuccessful.
Krueger remains deeply concerned about Trump’s plans to penalize states that oppose his mass deportation agenda. This could include withholding billions of dollars in federal funding, a move that would have catastrophic consequences for New York’s economy.
New York’s annual budget stands at $239 billion, with approximately $85 billion coming from federal funding. Losing that financial support would create an enormous economic shortfall. Krueger noted that such a cut would require the state to find drastic ways to compensate, even suggesting that New York could consider halting its contributions to the federal government.
“We’re talking a lot of money,” Krueger explained. “We’re talking money we couldn’t possibly replace unless we started sending the feds a lot less money.”
Additionally, Trump’s control over federal infrastructure projects could present another obstacle for New York. As president, he would have the authority to block significant developments, such as the Gateway Program, a major project aimed at connecting Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station.
The idea of states breaking away from the United States has gained momentum in recent years, driven by both conservative and liberal factions. In Texas, calls for secession have become more mainstream, with the Texas Republican Party endorsing a referendum on the matter in its 2022 platform. On the West Coast, California’s Yes California movement advocates for the state to leave the union to advance its liberal agenda without imposing it on other regions.
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Krueger’s proposals align with this growing trend of political polarization, though they represent an unprecedented step for a northeastern state like New York.
While Krueger’s ideas may seem far-fetched, they reflect a broader political landscape increasingly defined by division and dramatic proposals. Whether these suggestions gain any traction in Albany or beyond remains uncertain, but they highlight the lengths some lawmakers are willing to consider to counter policies they see as harmful.
As the possibility of a Trump 2.0 presidency looms, the tension between states and the federal government continues to grow—ushering in debates that could reshape the nation’s political future.
