Staff Reports
President Trump sent shockwaves through the liberal establishment after posting a meme of himself in a crown, declaring “LONG LIVE THE KING.” This bold proclamation came on the heels of a major victory as his administration successfully forced New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul to scrap her heavily criticized congestion pricing scheme. One can almost hear the collective gasp from the Democratic Party as they grapple with the reality that their grandiose plans to tax drivers into oblivion have been derailed.
Congestion pricing, designed to squeeze every last penny from hardworking Americans by charging them to drive in certain areas of Manhattan, was supposed to ease traffic congestion—at least that was the fantasy. The reality was a plan that would have made it more costly for anyone just trying to go about their daily lives. Apparently, Manhattan was to become a toll booth paradise, a cash cow for city elites while treating the working class as mere wallets on wheels. Thankfully, the U.S. Department of Transportation pulled the rug out from under this scheme, yanking away the approval that would have seen tolls implemented below 60th Street.
Trump called himself king this morning and the White House posted this this afternoon.
I don’t give a ckuf if you are republican or democratic or whatever.
This is VILE and blatantly anti American. The whole point is to NOT have a king. Trump and the republican goofies won an… pic.twitter.com/ID3k8kX2Xb— Glen Greezy (@PettyRuxspin) February 20, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy didn’t mince words when shaking the Democrats’ fragile plan to its core. He blasted congestion pricing as an affront to working class citizens and small businesses, who already find themselves paying through the nose for everything from gas taxes to tolls on existing highways. The announcement indicated that not only would the proposed tolls hit drivers hard in their wallets, but they would also hike costs for goods and services, all while limiting access to the bustling city. Secretary Duffy made clear his commitment to ensuring that access to New York City remains a possibility for all, and not just the tax-happy liberal elite.
Not one to shy away from conflict, Governor Hochul gave a press conference where she displayed her disdain for Trump’s crowning moment. She insisted that New York hasn’t been ruled by a king for over 250 years, failing to recognize that such proclamations might actually resonate with people tired of being royally drained by government policies. In her effort to forge a comeback, Hochul doubled down on her plans—despite the fact that her party’s tolling scheme now appears as doomed as a New Year’s resolution.
As the dust settles, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has signaled intentions to fight back with legal action against the federal government’s decision. One can only imagine the bureaucratic mess that awaits. In the end, what was an idea meant to penalize the average American driver became a punchline in the ongoing saga of government overreach, proving once again that when it comes to common sense, the elites in charge are often out of touch with the needs of ordinary folks. Trump’s meme was not just a whimsical declaration; it was a celebratory battle cry that the average American does indeed have a fighting chance against the relentless march of liberal toll policies.
