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Opinion | Kathy Hochul’s ‘Energy Rebate Checks’

Wall Street Journal US Business •
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She sends out $1 billion, after accusing Trump of a ‘campaign bribe.’

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is distributing $1 billion in energy rebate checks. This comes after she accused former President Donald Trump of offering a 'campaign bribe' with similar payments.

The rebate checks are framed as relief for high energy costs. Critics see a double standard in Hochul's actions.

This opinion piece from the Wall Street Journal examines the political implications of the governor's move.