Politicians Praise Trump Administration's Reversal of NYC Congestion Pricing

President Trump's administration recently announced the termination of New York City's congestion pricing plan, a move that has received widespread support from New Jersey politicians and some New York officials. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expressed gratitude towards Trump for halting the plan, labeling it a financial burden on New Jersey commuters. The decision has been framed by Trump as a victory for working-class Americans, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticizing the plan as elitist. While proponents of the pricing plan argued it would reduce traffic and pollution, opponents viewed it as an unfair tax. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has responded by filing a lawsuit to maintain the plan, highlighting the contentious nature of this decision. The situation reflects a broader divide in political opinions regarding infrastructure funding and commuter fairness.