Trump on Long Island backs Blakeman in heated New York governor's race
Trump visiting Long Island to back Blakeman in heated NY governor's race
President Trump is heading to Nassau County to support Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Gov. Kathy Hochul. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports.
LONG ISLAND - President Trump visited Long Island to throw his support behind Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Gov. Kathy Hochul.
When did Trump come to Long Island?
What we know:
The president delivered his remarks at 3 p.m. at the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City. The president's event with Blakeman is being described as a forum on public safety.
Hochul's lead over Blakeman narrows in latest poll
Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg breaks down the race between Gov. Kathy Hochul and GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman.
Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel also attended the event.
Trump on Long Island today
Dig deeper:
The race between Hochul and Blakeman appears to be tightening.
A recent Siena University poll found the governor had a 10-point lead among likely voters, down from a 20-point lead in June. Hochul's favorability rating held strong at 46%, compared to Blakeman's 33%.
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Hochul's lead over Blakeman drops from 20 to 10 points, according to Siena poll
Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has dropped from 20 to 10 points, according to the latest Siena poll.
This Siena poll was conducted among 811 New York likely voters, and notably not registered voters.
The Source: This article contains information from the White House and a Siena University poll.