Rep. Lawler says he pledges his allegiance 'to my constituents’
Summary
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler said he pledges his loyalty to the people he represents in New York, not to President Donald Trump. Lawler also questioned how Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend for Americans would be funded but supports putting money back into the pockets of hardworking citizens.Key Facts
- At the GOP convention, President Trump asked supporters to pledge allegiance to him as "the greatest president in the history of the United States."
- Rep. Mike Lawler avoided pledging allegiance to President Trump, saying he is loyal to his constituents.
- Lawler is running for reelection in November against Democrat Cait Conley, an Army veteran.
- Lawler’s district voted for Vice President Kamala Harris over Trump in 2024.
- Lawler said he does not always agree with President Trump.
- President Trump proposed giving every American adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections.
- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated that this payment would cost over $1.2 trillion, more than all three COVID stimulus payments combined.
- Some Republicans and Democrats have criticized the proposal, with concerns about its cost and political motivation. Lawler questions how it will be paid for but supports putting money back in Americans' pockets.
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