New York Gov. Kathy Hochul calls Trump supporters ‘clowns’ in her own 'basket of deplorables' moment

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appeared to call Trump supporters "clowns" on Thursday during a media appearance ahead of the former president’s New York City rally in the Bronx. 

"Well, I’ll tell you what won’t make a difference at all, Jake, and that’s for Donald Trump to be a ringleader and invite all his clowns to a place like the Bronx," ochul told CNN’s Jake Tapper.

She continued, "New York will never, ever support Donald Trump for president. We know him better than anyone and that means we understand what he’s all about.