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WATCH: Trump speaks at N.Y.'s Rockland Community College, campaigning for Rep. Lawler
- Trump spoke at Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY, campaigning for Rep. Mike Lawler and stressing tax cuts and the economy.
- Trump touted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, saying, ‘I cut your taxes, cut the taxes on workers, families, small business,’ in the region.
- Rep. Mike Lawler said he intends to win reelection based on his district record and broad middle appeal.
- The event featured Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman, a Trump-backed candidate for New York governor.
- Analysts note Trump’s economy messaging follows a dip in approval ratings on economic handling in recent polls.
- Lawler noted the SALT deduction expansion under the tax law, highlighted during the event.
- Trump linked the taxation policy to benefits seen by New Yorkers, asserting tax cuts and increased refunds.
- Trump stated he and his party worked to slash taxes, while Democrats opposed the effort at every turn.
- The White House labeled the appearance an official event, not a campaign stop, per Lawler.
- Five Democrats competed in the primary for the chance to challenge Lawler in November.
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