New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Andrew CuomoThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump, GOP allies prepare for SCOTUS nomination this week Fearless Girl statue in NYC dressed in lace collar to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg NYT editorial board remembers Ginsburg: She 'will forever have two legacies' MORE (D) said Monday that New York has been “bailing out” other states for years as he pushes the Trump administration and Congress for federal assistance for state and local governments amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Cuomo called it “repugnant” to be discussing “dollars and cents” contributed by states, but said a tally would show New York repeatedly sending more money to the federal government than it receives.

“It’s not the time to be saying 'Well you put in a dollar more than I did, or I put in $5 more than you did.' … But if you want to go to who’s getting bailed out and who paid what, nobody would be bailing out New York state,” Cuomo said during his daily briefing.

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“New York state has been bailing them out every year for decades. If you want to do an analysis of who is a giver and who is a taker, we are the number one giver,” he added.

Cuomo: "Who happen to be the donor states? Who are the giver states? They are the same states that they are talking about now. Who are the taker states? Kentucky, Southeast part of the country." pic.twitter.com/kelqvlfd7v — The Hill (@thehill) April 27, 2020

Cuomo said the state has paid $116 billion more than it received in federal spending since 2015, and for every $1 New York state gives to the federal government it receives 91 cents back.

His remarks came after President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE earlier Monday asked why should “taxpayers of America be bailing out poorly run states,” signaling he is turning away from supporting funding for cash-strapped states and cities in a new coronavirus relief bill.

Trump used Illinois as “an example” in a tweet, and said “in all cases” the states he cited are “Democrat run and managed.”

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Trump, however, said he is still “open to discussing anything” and was “just asking.”

Cuomo later said New York is the “number one donor state,” adding other “giver states” including New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and California are among those looking for assistance while facing budget concerns amid the pandemic.

“Who are the taker states? Kentucky, southeast part of the country,” he said.

“It's not about money, but if you want to make it about money, you're making a mistake because you're going to lose on a tally sheet” Cuomo added. “And it’s not even going to be close.”

Cuomo has been one of the most vocal governors pushing for federal funding for states and local governments.

The funding is crucial, he said, to fund teachers, hospitals, police and fire.

Trump last week indicated support for state and local funding, tweeting that he hoped future coronavirus legislation would include “fiscal relief to State/Local governments for lost revenues from COVID 19.”

The most recent coronavirus bill did not include funding for state and local governments despite urging from both Republican and Democratic governors.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellPelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Senate GOP aims to confirm Trump court pick by Oct. 29: report Trump argues full Supreme Court needed to settle potential election disputes MORE (R-Ky.) last week said states should have the option to file for bankruptcy, sparking pushback from Cuomo and other governors.