Posted on 02/13/2020 5:02:41 AM PST by dennisw
Cuomo caves in: NY Governor says he WILL give Feds access to state DMV records if Trump reverses ban on 175,000 New Yorkers accessing trusted traveler schemes - hours before meeting the President Cuomo is set to meet with Trump on Thursday to discuss their ongoing row over New York's immigration policies
In radio interviews on Wednesday, the New York governor said he is prepared to make concessions He said he would allow federal officials limited access to DMV records But in exchange the Trump administration would have to reverse its move to block New Yorkers from trusted traveler programs
The ban announced last week was in retaliation after the state passed a law which allows undocumented migrants to apply for drivers licenses New York officials filed a lawsuit challenging the ban on Tuesday
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has indicated that he will make concessions to President Donald Trump in a long-standing dispute over the state's pro-immigrant 'sanctuary' policies.
In radio interviews on Wednesday, Cuomo said he would allow federal officials limited access to a Department of Motor Vehicles database if the Trump administration reverses its move to block state residents from Global Entry and other programs that allow travelers to avoid long border security lines.
The governor's unexpected comments came just hours before he is set to meet Trump on Thursday to discuss the issue that's had the pair at odds for the past week.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Of course Trump will smell the weakness from a mile off and demand a deal that Cuomo can’t live with because he really won’t be able to live the the deal coming down the road at him.
Cuomo... holding a pair of dueces.
Trump.... Ace high full house
Raise, call, or fold?
Thought so.
We’re again about to be treated to a practical application of “Art of the Deal.”
I pity the Cuomo...not.
Upstate NY, in the areas where people and businesses bordering Canada that most use NEXUS already are strongly anti-Cuomo. Not sure what he is thinking.
Having said that, Buffalo and Niagara Falls (city) are blue dots in a sea of red. I wonder if Democrat Congressman Higgins is asking Cuomo for a favor?
In order to become a "Trusted Traveler" the government must be sure that you're a "solid citizen"...and a clean DMV record is part of being a "solid citizen".
IIRC the State of New York issues drivers licenses that can act as passports to cross the US/Canadian border.IIRC several states do...those states being close to the Canadian border.
Concede nothing to Cuomo, nothing! And I say this as a NYer with a Global Entry card that is up for renewal in 2022.
Speaking of Fredo, Trump is coming to “set him straight”.
I think Cuomo’s actions here are being driven more by liberal air travelers in the NYC area than by U.S.-Canada border crossers.
Isn’t this headline somewhat deceptive?
“Screw a bunch of “limited access”. It’s all or nothing Commie Cuomo.”
The governor’s action is actually inaction
I’m looking forward to the President telling Cumo begging tales. The President is accustomed to the governor who comes begging for campaign money
Precisely what happened. Cuomo caved to them. Cuomo could care f-all about the others. When a violent illegal alien criminal who was on a release that ICE was not notified on. When he kills, rapes, assaults someone he is will be doing this in his own community. Not against white Americans, though this happens too. CUOMO could care less about this.
Andrew Cuomo is left by Trump, looking pathetic and ineffective with this fake macho-man persona in the trash bin.
You knew he was going to. Trump has all the levers of power to work with.
According to my urologist, men over 50 may have trouble peeing. Looks like Trump is about to insert a Foley into Gov. Cuomo.
No he hasn't.
...says he WILL give Feds [limited] access to state DMV records if Trump reverses ban on 175,000 New Yorkers accessing trusted traveler schemes
Limited to the People who apply for the Passes. LOL
The latest...
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
I’m seeing Governor Cuomo today at The White House. He must understand that National Security far exceeds politics. New York must stop all of its unnecessary lawsuits & harrassment, start cleaning itself up, and lowering taxes. Build relationships, but don’t bring Fredo!
1:30 PM · Feb 13, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
If I were advising the president, I would tell him not to cave in on ANYTHING regarding disagreements with Cuomo.
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