Overview

• New York State Senator Liz Krueger suggested withholding federal taxes and proposed the idea of New York and neighboring states joining Canada in response to Donald Trump's re-election.
• Krueger characterized her remarks as a joke but emphasized serious concerns over potential federal funding cuts under Trump’s administration, particularly for Medicaid and infrastructure projects.
• The suggestion drew sharp criticism from Republicans, who dismissed the idea as unrealistic and unserious, with some mocking her comments on social media.
• Krueger highlighted the need for 'outside the box' solutions to protect New Yorkers from what she described as Trump’s 'vindictive and destructive policies.'
• Trump’s re-election marked improved Republican performance in traditionally Democratic northeastern states, with New York seeing the highest GOP vote share in over 30 years.