Trump Criticizes NYC's Plan to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages

Former President Donald Trump has spoken out against New York City's initiative to ban horse-drawn carriages, characterizing the Central Park activity as a significant tradition. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "The Horse-drawn Carriage in New York City is a quintessential New York experience. So sad that, for political reasons, we will see it go!"

He further elaborated on the matter, writing, “So sad to see the beloved Central Park Horse-drawn Carriage Industry ending after over a Century, based largely on one tragic accident.” Trump questioned the reasoning behind the ban by drawing a parallel to vehicle traffic in the park. “When there is a car accident in the area, of which there are many, they don’t stop cars from entering the Park. So why would they stop the Carriages?” he asked.

The New York City Council was scheduled to vote on a bill aimed at phasing out the horse-carriage industry by 2028. The legislation, known as "Romanch’s Law," is named in memory of Romanch Mahajan, a teenager who died earlier this year after falling from a carriage horse in Central Park. The debate over the industry's future has been ongoing for decades, with animal welfare advocates supporting a ban and representatives for carriage drivers expressing concerns about job losses.