US EditionIn New York, a GOP congressman is shelled with questions about Trump during raucous town hall
- U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler held a contentious town hall on a Sunday night in his suburban New York swing district where voters criticized him and questioned him about President Trump's agenda.
- The event followed months of Republican caution in vulnerable districts and featured strict ground rules requiring RSVP, residency proof, and decorum to limit disruptions.
- Despite Lawler's efforts to engage, including an opening remark stating, 'This is what democracy looks like,' the town hall became chaotic as attendees voiced anger, especially after his mention of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- The crowd chanted for a woman who was forcibly removed by law enforcement amid boos, and voters like Jeanette Spoor and Kristi Thompson expressed frustration with Lawler's long answers and perceived inaccessibility.
- Lawler, a moderate planning additional town halls and rumored to consider a gubernatorial run, faces ongoing challenges rejecting criticism and balancing constituent engagement in a highly competitive district.
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