Rep. Nancy Pelosi criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for the Democrats' loss of House seats in the 2022 midterms, attributing the losses to Hochul's near-defeat in the gubernatorial race against GOP's Lee Zeldin. In response, Hochul disagreed and emphasized her commitment to winning future races, particularly in competitive New York districts. Hochul's speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) drew both praise and criticism; she harshly criticized former President Trump but was also mocked for her delivery and perceived lack of charisma. Additionally, Hochul faced backlash for not addressing New York's ongoing migrant crisis during her DNC address. Despite these controversies, Hochul remains focused on supporting Democratic candidates and aims to flip multiple House seats in New York.