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Watch live: Trump, Lawler tout economy in New York ahead of midterms

The Hill · May 22, 2026, 6:34 PM

Key takeaways

  • Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) in one of the nation s most competitive swing districts ahead of the November midterms.
  • Trump will appear in New York s 17th Congressional District, where the duo will tout work on affordability and tax cuts.
  • The president s remarks will also give voters a preview of his general election messaging in the face of growing discontent with the economy and declining poll numbers.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) in one of the nation s most competitive swing districts ahead of the November midterms.

Trump will appear in New York s 17th Congressional District, where the duo will tout work on affordability and tax cuts. Lawler was one of three Republicans who won in an area carried by former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.

The president s remarks will also give voters a preview of his general election messaging in the face of growing discontent with the economy and declining poll numbers.

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