Politics · October 22, 2026
Trump decries Mamdani deal to ban New York City horse carriages: ‘So sad’
The New York City Council voted 40-7 to ban horse-drawn carriages starting in June 2028, effectively ending a historic Central Park industry that has operated since the 19th century. The legislation, known as Romanch’s Law, was spurred by the death of an 18-year-old tourist in June 2026 after a horse bolted. President Donald Trump criticized the decision on social media, lamenting the loss of a century-old tradition and attributing the ban to a single tragic accident, while city officials cited long-standing concerns over animal welfare and traffic safety.
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- Washington ExaminerMBFC: Right-Center
Trump decries Mamdani deal to ban New York City horse carriages: 'So sad'
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New York City to ban horse-drawn carriages in 2028
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Reported across the spectrum
- The New York City Council passed a bill to ban horse-drawn carriages by June 2028.
- The legislation passed with a 40-7 vote.
- The ban followed the death of a tourist in June after a horse bolted in Central Park.
- The industry has been a fixture of Central Park since the 19th century.
- The bill is named 'Romanch’s Law' after the victim of the June accident.
Reported by only some outlets
- Donald Trump criticized the deal on Truth Social, calling it 'so sad'.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Speaker Julie Menin negotiated the deal.
- The ban may face a court challenge before implementation.
- The victim of the June accident was Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
characterize the ban as a hard-won victory ending a 'decade-long battle' over the industry's place in the modern city and emphasize the specific tragic incident that served as the primary catalyst for legislative action.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight Donald Trump's disapproval of the ban and amplify his argument that a century-old 'beloved' industry is being eliminated based on a single accident.
Where coverage diverges
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