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Trump urges New Yorkers to elect Bruce Blakeman governor in a tele-rally, calling Gov. Kathy Hochul 'the worst governor' in state history

Published , Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Updated
In the 6 AM CT update

Trump urges New Yorkers to elect Bruce Blakeman governor in a tele-rally, calling Gov. Kathy Hochul 'the worst governor' in state history
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In a tele-rally Saturday for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy and congressional hopeful Anthony Constantino, President Trump said Hochul "may be the worst governor in the history of New York State" and that he expects Blakeman to win, the New York Post reported. The Post noted recent polls show Hochul ahead by 11 to 14 points; her spokesperson said Blakeman "defends everything Trump does." Trump also said on the call, "We're winning very easily the war with Iran."

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  • New York PostTrump pleads for voters to pick Blakeman to save New York from 'worst governor'

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