New York Governor Kathy Hochul made headlines after calling supporters of Republican candidates who back former President Donald Trump both “anti-woman” and “anti-American.”

Gov. Kathy Hochul tours the Homes for Heroes housing development in Tappan July 10, 2024.

Hochul’s remarks, which were aired on MSNBC on Saturday, targeted New York voters supporting Trump-aligned Republicans in the upcoming election.

In the interview, Hochul connected GOP candidates to Trump and argued that voting for them contradicts American values. “It gave me a chance to tie the Republicans running in these seats—the incumbents—closer to Donald Trump and remind everybody if you’re voting for these Republicans in New York, you are voting for someone who supports Donald Trump,” Hochul said.

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“And you’re anti-woman, you’re anti-abortion, and basically you’re anti-American,” she added. “Because you have just trashed American values and what our country is all about over and over and over. And you will wear this on Election Day.”

This statement drew swift criticism, highlighting the challenges Hochul faces in bridging a deep divide among New York voters.

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Hochul’s approval ratings have taken a dip, with recent polls showing her approval at just 34 percent. By comparison, Trump has a favorable rating of 44 percent among the state’s voters, reflecting a persistent split in support.

Hochul has faced scrutiny in the past for her approach to dissenting political views. In 2022, she raised eyebrows when she suggested that Republicans unhappy with her administration should “get out of New York” altogether.

Speaking at a rally for Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY), Hochul urged, “The era of Trump and Zeldin and [Republican Rep. Marc] Molinaro—just jump on a bus and head down to Florida where you belong. Get outta town. Get outta town. Because you don’t represent our values.”

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Republicans in the state see Hochul’s comments as indicative of her disconnection from the concerns of voters outside major Democratic strongholds.

They argue that her rhetoric reinforces political polarization and alienates a substantial portion of the state’s electorate.

“What is anti-American is making children wear masks for an extended period of time. What is anti-American is forcing small businesses to close because they weren’t “essential” to you. What is anti-American is forcing tens of thousands of first responders, medical staff, and everyone else you were able to force into it, to take a shot they didn’t want to take. What is anti-American is looking at the failure of a crime policy that released hundreds of unrepentant criminals back on the street and then wondering why people were so concerned about it.

It is my sincere wish you get voted out of office as soon as possible so this state can try to recover from the virus that is you.”

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Despite New York’s traditionally blue lean, Republicans have gained ground, particularly in local races and House seats.

In 2022, Republicans flipped four seats in New York—a development attributed in part to Hochul’s weak showing at the top of the ticket.

New York’s political landscape has seen tension between urban areas like New York City and more conservative regions upstate, underscoring the state’s divided electorate.

Although Hochul won her gubernatorial race in 2022, her margin of victory came largely from New York City and parts of Buffalo. Outside these urban areas, her support significantly diminishes.

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For example, former gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin (R) won in 49 of the state’s 62 counties but lost the election due to the high Democratic turnout in urban centers.

Hochul has also taken recent political jabs at Trump’s campaign activities. She commented on Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, labeling it a “white flag of surrender.”

However, the rally attracted a large crowd, with chants of “Fight! Fight! Fight!” resonating from Trump supporters.

Hochul’s critics argue that her rhetoric reveals an intolerance for differing viewpoints.

While the governor’s statements have energized her base, they have also fueled frustration among her opponents, who say such comments marginalize a significant part of the state’s population and dismiss the concerns of conservative New Yorkers.

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Hochul’s stance has even drawn criticism from independent observers who see her comments as out of step with a broader need for unity.

Her approach to Trump supporters—calling them anti-American and out of place in New York—reflects the heightened partisan tensions as the state heads toward Election Day, with Republicans seeking to capitalize on any voter backlash against her rhetoric.