Republicans Blast New Immigration Law After Foiled Capitol Terrorist Plot

But he is already making the policy a significant campaign issue as polls indicate the gubernatorial contest is becoming increasingly competitive.

“This foiled plot is a powerful reminder that cooperation saves lives – and a wake-up call to Kathy Hochul that putting up walls between local and federal law enforcement doesn’t make New Yorkers safer; it puts families in danger,” he said.

Hochul’s campaign responded by criticizing Trump’s past attempts to withhold federal funding for public safety measures because of New York’s and New York City’s status as a “sanctuary” for illegal aliens.

“When Donald Trump tried to defund $187 million in (New York City Police Department) counterterrorism funding, Gov. Hochul got it back – and fought to keep New Yorkers safe while Bruce Blakeman didn’t lift a finger,” Hochul campaign spokesperson Ryan Radulovacki said in a statement.

But Hochul’s hands-off policies regarding non-citizens has actually made New Yorkers less safe, Blakeman and Republicans have countered, citing several murders and other crimes committed by illegal aliens the governor and Democrats who run the state and city refuse to hand over to federal immigration authorities.