Kathy Hochul Addresses Donald Trump Fine as Truckers Plan Boycott Following $355 Million Fraud Ruling

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses the $355 million fine on former United States President Donald Trump as "Truckers for Trump" plan boycott on taking shipments to the city following the civil fraud ruling.

Hochul assured law-abiding entrepreneurs that the fine on the former president would not impact the state's business climate. She said that she understands that the civil fraud ruling is an "extraordinarily unusual circumstance" for law-abiding businesspeople in the city.

Hochul Addresses Trump's Civil Fraud Fine

Kathy Hochul Addresses Donald Trump Fine as Truckers Plan Boycott Following $355 Million Fraud Ruling — (Photo : Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed the civil fraud fine on former United States President Donald Trump worth $355 million as "Truckers for Trump" plan a boycott following the ruling.

The New York governor said that she had no role in deciding the size of the fine on the Republican businessman, which was determined by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Ergoron. The latter found that the former president inflated his net worth by billions of dollars to deceive banks and insurers.

Hochul noted that the governor of New York does not have any sort of influence on the size of a fine. She added that no one wants her to be a governor who tells judges that she would overrule their decisions on particular cases, as per the Hindustan Times.

The governor also assured that the city's merchants would have nothing to fear as they were "by and large honest people" who followed the rules and the law. She argued that the judge handling the former president's case found that Trump did not follow these rules.

The civil fraud fine, which Trump plans to appeal, could force the Republican businessman to sell some of his properties in New York, including Trump Tower. The former president has already sold his Ferry Point golf court located in The Bronx to Bally's.

The New York governor said that she would give her support for tougher penalties for reckless e-bike, scooter, and cyclist riders, while opposing any MTA fare hike. Hochul added that public safety includes not just getting shot or possessions stolen but also not getting hit by one of these "errant" scooters or cyclists.

Truckers for Trump Plan Boycott

The $355 million fine on the former president prompted Truckers for Trump to plan a boycott on taking shipments to New York City. The ruling on the Republican businessman was handed down after a months-long trial that started in October last year, according to Fox News.

The case also stemmed from New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the former president accusing him of inflating his assets and committing fraud. The fine resulted in many pro-Trump truck drivers across the United States not taking the ruling lightly.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, a trucker who goes by "Chicago Ray," wrote that he was only one of many millions of truckers who believe in God and love the country. He added that he stood with the former president because he stands with him.

Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, warned on Sunday that there is a risk if the former president is sent back to the White House with mounting legal fees and financial liabilities.

He said that care needs to be taken about the Republican businessman as a potential president because he is "for sale." Cohen, who is now an outspoken critic of Trump, made his latest remarks during an interview, said The Hill.