NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — President Donald Trump and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are battling over the federal government’s ban preventing New Yorkers from enrolling in Trusted Travelers programs.
Trump wrote in a tweet, “Governor Cuomo wanted to see me this weekend. He just canceled. Very hard to work with New York – So stupid.”
READ MORE: Back For Another Round: Republican Rob Astorino To Run For New York Governor In 2022Governor Cuomo wanted to see me this weekend. He just canceled. Very hard to work with New York – So stupid. All they do is sue me all the time! https://t.co/ps0OzMxuE5
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 8, 2020
Cuomo is in Washington for the National Governors Association meeting. He says he didn’t cancel on the president.
He says his office asked for a meeting to discuss the situation and he’s waiting to learn when that will happen.
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— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) February 8, 2020
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On Friday, the governor said New York will sue over the ban.
MORE NEWS: COVID Vaccine Pop-Up Sites At Subway, Transit Hubs Target Commuters As FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine For Children 12-15The Trump administration says the ban is in response to a state law which allows undocumented immigrants to apply for a driver’s license.
