Governor Hochul Works to Keep National Guard Out of NYC

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reportedly collaborating with Wall Street leaders in an attempt to dissuade President Trump from deploying the National Guard to New York City. This follows the recent election of socialist mayor Zoran Mamdani.

According to sources close to Hochul, who is a Democrat, her team has reached out to influential figures in the financial sector, aiming to convince the Republican administration that sending troops would negatively impact the city’s economy.

Jackie Bray, Hochul’s director of homeland security and emergency services, is taking the lead on this initiative, reportedly meeting with various executives to gather their support.

Bray has presented data indicating that a National Guard deployment could prove detrimental to local businesses and tourism.

While Hochul’s team hasn’t yet instructed business leaders to express their concerns directly to Trump, it’s noted that there’s no immediate danger of a federal takeover.

Additionally, Trump has considered potentially cutting funding for the city following Mamdani’s surprising win. The new mayor has vowed to cease cooperation with federal authorities on illegal immigration, positioning New York as what he calls the “most powerful sanctuary city” in the nation.

In response to the situation, New York officials seem to be drawing inspiration from San Francisco, where Mayor Daniel Lurie successfully gained support from tech leaders to persuade Trump against sending in the National Guard earlier this year.

Recently, Trump invited high-profile financial figures like JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman to the White House, seeking their insights on how to alleviate costs for everyday Americans.

Other corporate leaders present included Morgan Stanley’s Ted Pick and Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon. Since returning to the White House, Trump has ordered the National Guard to several major U.S. cities, mostly those with Democratic leadership, citing reasons like violent crime and homelessness.

These deployments have provoked legal challenges and sharp criticism from local officials, who argue that these actions exceed the president’s authority.