President Donald Trump on August 13 endorsed Congressman Mike Lawler for re-election to New York’s 17th Congressional District, praising him as a "Strong Champion" and "Highly Effective Representative" for the district. In a post on X, Trump hailed Lawler as a "true America First Patriot" who is "fighting hard to Grow our Economy, Create Jobs, Lower Taxes, Promote American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Support our Brave Military/Veterans and Law Enforcement, Defend our always under siege Second Amendment."
Trump also highlighted Lawler's work to increase the SALT deduction for working people in New York, stating: "Additionally, he worked tirelessly to successfully increase the SALT deduction for the Working Men and Women of the Great State of New York!" The president asserted that Lawler is "doing an outstanding job representing the Hudson Valley, and all of New York" and gave him "Complete and Total Endorsement" for re-election, adding: "HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!"
Lawler, a Republican representing New York's 17th district, which includes parts of the Hudson Valley, has been a vocal supporter of Trump's policy agenda. The endorsement comes ahead of the 2024 election cycle, as Trump continues to weigh in on congressional races.
