“Nassau County Executive’s Endorsement Sparks Political Clash”
The Democratic candidate vying for Nassau County executive criticized the Republican incumbent, Bruce Blakeman, for supporting President Trump’s global tariffs, which have led to a significant decline in the stock market. Challenger Seth Koslow pointed out that Blakeman was present at Trump’s press conference announcing the tariffs in Washington, D.C. last week. Koslow highlighted that these tariffs even impact American ally Israel.
Standing alongside a coalition of Nassau County legislators and prominent civil rights attorneys, Nassau County legislator Seth Koslow announced a lawsuit challenging County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s program involving armed citizen deputies on February 5, 2025, in Mineola, New York. Koslow stated, “It’s appalling that Bruce Blakeman applauded as President Trump imposed arbitrary tariffs on Israel. He’s being hypocritical. If he truly had integrity and courage, he would support our vital ally, Israel, and urge President Trump to reconsider these price hikes,” Koslow expressed to The Post. “This issue transcends political affiliations. It’s about safeguarding our 401(k)s. Why isn’t Bruce Blakeman prioritizing our well-being?”
In response, Blakeman dismissed the criticisms and defended Trump’s tariffs as a means to boost job opportunities. “I stand by the side of organized labor and the hardworking individuals of Nassau County in promoting job creation and economic stability within America,” Blakeman stated on Sunday.
The Democratic candidate running for Nassau County executive criticized Republican incumbent Bruce Blakeman for supporting President Trump’s global tariffs, which have caused a substantial drop in the stock market.
“Though we all share concerns about the stock market, our nation will be stronger and more prosperous if more jobs are held by Americans and more goods are manufactured domestically.”
Stock futures tumbled significantly on Sunday evening, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining by 2.1%, the S&P 500 dropping around 2.5%, and the Nasdaq falling nearly 3.1%.
The general election for the county executive position is scheduled for November 4.
