By Jordan Blum, Fortune
May 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT
“With legal action pending after the Trump administration had placed a stop work order on Empire Wind, which was in the early stages of construction, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul intervened to help mediate the issue with the White House.
When the Trump administration removed its objection to Empire Wind, Hochul said in a statement that she would work with the administration and private entities on new energy projects that meet the legal requirements under New York law.
While she denied any quid pro quo, the Trump administration alleged Hochul caved on the Williams pipeline projects.”