In the 36 days congestion pricing has been in effect, there’s been something looming over the nation’s first congestion toll: President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, the president reportedly gave exclusive comments to the New York Post in which he referenced recent conversations with New York Gov.

It’s the first time since Trump took office that he has publicly acknowledged that he is considering repealing New York’s congestion pricing program, which took effect January 5. Newsday has previously reported that Hochul and Trump have discussed the future of the program and that Trump was considering stopping it.

In an interview with the New York Post, the president indicated his intentions to “kill” the program but provided few details on his plans.

President Trump is said to be moving closer to pulling the plug on congestion pricing​, but is still in ongoing talks with Gov. Kathy Hochul.

In an interview with The New York Post, President Trump said that congestion pricing hurt New York City but indicated that he was still talking with Gov. Kathy Hochul.

To pressure New York into ending the tolling plan, Trump revealed he would leverage federal transportation money, of which New York receives millions each year, the Post reports.

NEW YORK CITY - President Donald Trump said he intends to "kill" congestion pricing in New York City. Trump says it's hurting businesses, but that isn't the only change he wants to see in New York. Trump reportedly said that if he ends up killing congestion pricing, he will do it in D.C. through the Federal Department of Transportation.

Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on New York City's congestion pricing, claiming he can use the U.S. Department of Transportation to "kill" the program.

Early data shows the program is reducing traffic, boosting subway use, improving travel times and even gaining support from those who pay the toll.

Pedestrian traffic on New York City’s busiest streets increased in January even after motorists began paying a new toll to drive into those same neighborhoods.