Torres has been making inroads in recent months, especially with business interests. The former city councilmember has also been a strong supporter of Israel since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) called New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) “the new Joe Biden,” an apparent nod to pushback the president faced for not dropping out of the presidential race despite the slew of figures who called on him to do so earlier this year.