Trump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economy
President Trump is visiting a competitive congressional district in New York to promote his tax law amid declining voter approval of his economic management. He will appear alongside Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who is seeking reelection in a district that previously supported a Democratic presidential candidate. The event aims to highlight the benefits of the tax law, particularly the increased state and local tax deduction, as Trump contrasts his policies with those of congressional Democrats.
- ▪Trump is traveling to the Hudson Valley area to promote his tax law.
- ▪About one-third of U.S. adults approve of Trump's handling of the economy, a decline from 40%.
- ▪Lawler is one of three House Republicans representing a district won by a Democratic candidate in 2024.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economyPresident Donald Trump is heading to one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country to test his midterm economic messageBySEUNG MIN KIM Associated PressMay 22, 2026, 12:01 AM0:56President Donald Trump attends an event about loosening a federal refrigerant rule, in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Washington.
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