Bruce Blakeman, a candidate for governor of New York and a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, has praised the contributions of the Albanian-American community, pledging to support Albanians and their families.
Blakeman said he has many Albanian friends and described the community as hardworking, with aspirations for better living standards, quality jobs, lower taxes, safer communities and improved education for their children.
He also highlighted the contributions of Albanian Americans across various sectors of American society, including science, education, technology and the legal profession.
The candidate said he would support the community, emphasizing its commitment to family, work and building a better future.
Blakeman outlines his immigration position
Blakeman also addressed immigration policy, saying he supports deporting immigrants with criminal records.
For people living in the United States without legal immigration status who have not been involved in criminal activity, he said there should be opportunities to live and work in the country.
His comments come as immigration remains a major issue in American politics, alongside concerns about employment, taxation, public safety and access to education.
Blakeman’s remarks highlight his outreach to Albanian-American voters, a community with established roots in New York and a presence across a range of professional and business sectors.
