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Trump’s objections to congestion pricing stem from his belief that it unfairly burdens working-class individuals. He expressed his frustration with Hochul's data-driven arguments that supported the pricing model, stating, "it was very cordial" but that he remained unmoved because "the tax is devastating." For Trump, the looming congestion pricing represents an additional financial strain on working people, as he categorically rejected the notion that it is beneficial.