New York City’s elite have never shown much love for Donald Trump, turning their noses up at what they considered his tacky real estate developments, gauche reality television show and right-wing political movement. Now, he’s getting his revenge.

The president is reveling in his moves to assert control over the mayor’s office, the city’s transit system and federal prosecutors operating in lower Manhattan. His latest show of power — blocking a congestion pricing program for vehicles that had been in the works for years — quickly led to boasts on social media.