Donald Trump Backs Republican Candidate Bruce Blakeman as New York Governor Race Heats Up | N18G

This news video from CNN-News18 covers Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican candidate for New York governor, speaking during an appearance alongside President Donald Trump. Blakeman criticizes Governor Kathy Hochul over state taxes, the economy and past comments he describes as offensive. He says New Yorkers are unhappy under her administration and presents a platform that includes tax cuts, lower utility costs and ending sanctuary policies.

• Blakeman speaks alongside Donald Trump as a Republican gubernatorial candidate
• He criticizes Governor Kathy Hochul's leadership, taxes and economy
• He outlines proposals on tax cuts, utility costs and sanctuary policies

Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman took direct aim at Governor Kathy Hochul, branding her “Clueless Kathy” during a recent appearance alongside President Donald Trump. Speaking on stage, Blakeman criticized Hochul’s leadership of New York, citing high taxes, economic struggles, and specific past comments he described as offensive — including remarks about Black children and computers, as well as statements about upstate residents. He argued that New Yorkers are “miserable” under her administration and positioned himself as the candidate who will cut taxes, reduce utility costs, end sanctuary policies, and restore the state’s competitiveness. #BruceBlakeman #KathyHochul #CluelessKathy #NewYorkGovernor #Trump n18oc_world #cnncollabwithcrux CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube