“The highest taxes, utility rates that are 70% higher than the national average. But let me say something about Donald Trump. Donald Trump is my friend. He's endorsed me. But so is Bonnie Lautenberg, a liberal Democrat whose husband, Frank, served in the United States Senate and was a pillar of the Democratic Party. Actor Debra Messing, who is a liberal Democrat who supports me because she trusts me to make safer communities, improve the quality of life here in New York.”

Bruce Blakeman · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-14

Blakeman cited high taxes and utility rates and noted endorsements from Trump and liberal Democrats including Bonnie Lautenberg and Debra Messing.