Stop abusing the states that bore the brunt of the Covid virus through no fault of their own," Cuomo said during a briefing at the National Press Club in Washington. .

He said New York, which has repeatedly called for greater federal assistance, has put more money into the "federal pot" for years while many Republican-led states, such as Kentucky and Florida, have taken more in federal dollars than they've contributed to the U.S.

When red-state leaders like McConnell and Scott pretend otherwise, "they're lying," Cuomo said.

"I know that's a strong word," but "they know that they take more money," Cuomo said.

The Empire State governor said that while New York has had to respond to one of the worst outbreaks in the U.S., it means it should receive more aid, not less.

Cuomo said that he and Trump discussed a number of large-scale infrastructure programs in New York City, including construction on a Manhattan subway line and a new AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport.

Asked if Trump was aligned with Republican leaders like McConnell and Scott, Cuomo said: "I think the president is focused on the reopening, on stimulating the economy, and getting the economy back.

"Congress will continue to do what is necessary to help our country recover," Scott said later Wednesday in a statement responding to Cuomo.

Senate, is use a health crisis and taxpayer money to bail out poorly-run states like Governor Cuomo's New York."