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Hochul tells NY businesses not to fear about Trump verdict: ‘Nothing to worry about’
TheHill ^ | 02/18/2024

Posted on 02/18/2024 5:45:14 AM PST by devane617

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) addressed New York business owners in a new interview and told them there was “nothing to worry about” after former President Trump was hit with a $355 million fine and the inability to conduct business in New York for three years.

Hochul joined John Catsimatidis on “The Cats Roundtable” on WABC 770 AM where she was asked if other New York businesspeople should be worried that if “they can do that to the former president, they can do that to anybody.”

“I think that this is really an extraordinary unusual circumstance that the law-abiding and rule-following New Yorkers who are business people have nothing to worry about because they’re very different than Donald Trump and his behavior,” Hochul responded.

A New York judge on Friday ordered Trump to pay the massive sum in penalties in a civil fraud case. The decision came just weeks after closing arguments wrapped up a months-long trial after New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) sued Trump for alleging he falsely altered his net worth to receive tax and insurance benefits.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Front Page News; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: billofattainder; corruption; democratmaximus; hochul; joesdemocrats; newyork; newyoure; nyc
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

They are openly admitting it now, even James, in her ‘victory’ speech said so.


21 posted on 02/18/2024 5:59:07 AM PST by silent majority rising (When it is dark enough, men see the stars. Ralph Waldo Emerson)
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To: devane617

Businesses? What about anyone refinancing a house?

“Hey, we don’t like your politics, you overstated the value of your house, especially when selling it.”


22 posted on 02/18/2024 6:01:16 AM PST by FlipWilson
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To: devane617

“Look if you come here and play by the simple rules, you will be fine. Say nothing critical of any Democrat. Make regular contributions to Democrats”.


23 posted on 02/18/2024 6:02:40 AM PST by allendale
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To: devane617

This is what happens in a one party state. The NY communist government is worse than the mafia. Anyone who believes Hochul is a fool.


24 posted on 02/18/2024 6:02:44 AM PST by DeplorablePaul
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To: devane617
"I think that this is really an extraordinary unusual circumstance that the law-abiding and rule-following New Yorkers who are business people have nothing to worry about because they’re very different than Donald Trump and his behavior,” Hochul responded."

That is an admission that a bill of attainder was essentially implemented, without actually having legislation passed.

25 posted on 02/18/2024 6:02:44 AM PST by Tench_Coxe (The woke were surprised by the reaction to the Bud Light fiasco. May there be many more surprises)
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To: billorites

As long as you make campaign contributions to the Democrats you have proven your loyalty and will be fine....


26 posted on 02/18/2024 6:04:50 AM PST by cgbg ("Our democracy" = Their Kleptocracy)
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To: devane617
Anyone who supports or believes Hochul deserves to be destroyed by their beliefs. Sensible people will run for their lives.
27 posted on 02/18/2024 6:05:24 AM PST by Vision (Woke is communism and it has no place in America. Election Reform Now! Obama is an evildoer.)
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To: devane617

I’m sure she will convince everybody. Uh huh.


28 posted on 02/18/2024 6:06:26 AM PST by Jonty30 (What company makes rubber airplanes? Boeing, Boeing, Boeing.)
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To: devane617
Much like the #metoo ("pound me too") attacks, this perversion of the courts in New York City will have long lasting impact on financial decisions involving even remote association with that legal jurisdiction.

Existing companies will distance themselves from that jurisdiction and new companies will refuse to enter it.

29 posted on 02/18/2024 6:07:40 AM PST by T.B. Yoits
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To: devane617

Big opportunity missed. Hochul should have been asked if she had any conversations with Attorney General James regarding Trump prior to the conclusion of this trial. Likely James covered herself by getting Hochul, the Governor and head Democrat in the state to agree to this political persecution.


30 posted on 02/18/2024 6:08:32 AM PST by allendale
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To: devane617

“Don’t worry! We’re not aiming at you! Yet…”


31 posted on 02/18/2024 6:09:13 AM PST by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: devane617

” Hochul tells NY businesses not to fear about Trump verdict: ‘Nothing to worry about’”

Unless the Soros financed state government decides you are of no use to them then Ta Ta.


32 posted on 02/18/2024 6:10:17 AM PST by antidemoncrat
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To: devane617
“I think that this is really an extraordinary unusual circumstance that the law-abiding and rule-following New Yorkers who are business people have nothing to worry about because they’re very different than Donald Trump and his behavior,” Hochul responded."

Nothing to worry about!

33 posted on 02/18/2024 6:10:19 AM PST by lowbridge ("Let’s check with Senator Schumer before we run it" - NY Times)
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To: devane617

Translation:
Don’t worry. We did this to Trump because we can’t let him become president. We won’t do it to you unless you try to stop us from turning the country into a third-world hell-hole
dictatorship.


34 posted on 02/18/2024 6:11:21 AM PST by I want the USA back (Delusionary people should not be given power over normal people.)
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To: devane617

No business is going to believe this big eyed hag. They all know NYS Zis corrupt in the first place. Now, the tyrants have a new tool.

All it takes is your business running afoul of someone in power, for any reason (you don’t kick back, donate to the right campaign, etc.) and you are facing this same charge.


35 posted on 02/18/2024 6:15:14 AM PST by FlipWilson
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To: From The Deer Stand

Ooooohhhhhh.... seems like I have heard something like this before.... something.....something....great big sucking sound as the businesses LEAVE!!!!

At least there is a face to the monster who has possibly singlehandedly destroyed NY by putting the final nails in their coffin.


36 posted on 02/18/2024 6:16:15 AM PST by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: devane617

She’s admitting it was a hit job on Trump.


37 posted on 02/18/2024 6:18:15 AM PST by Williams (Stop Tolerating The Intolerant)
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To: devane617

So she is saying they practice selective prosecution against individuals depending on who they don’t like at the moment.

If they can go after a former President who is the current front runner then they can go after any business that stands up to their socialist policies.

My advise is to leave New York as soon as possible.


38 posted on 02/18/2024 6:18:35 AM PST by CIB-173RDABN (I am not an expert in anything, and my opinion is just that, an opinion. I may be wrong.)
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To: devane617

“Don’t worry. This is a one-time example. Just stay in line and you have nothing to fear. Your minder will call on you shortly to help you do this.”


39 posted on 02/18/2024 6:20:39 AM PST by sphinx
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To: devane617

My father sold his main NY business in 1977. He lived in a rented apartment in his last years.

Decades ago, I called it the Socialist Republic of New York.

No state is safe nowadays, but California and New York are dangerous.


40 posted on 02/18/2024 6:21:28 AM PST by Brian Griffin
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