Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) responded firmly after President Trump criticized him during a GOP meeting while promoting his tax bill. Lawler emphasized his understanding of his constituents' needs, highlighting his successful elections in a Democratic-leaning district. He acknowledged the importance of the tax bill but refused to compromise his constituents' interests in negotiations. Lawler articulated the dangers of allowing tax cuts to expire, claiming it would result in unprecedented tax increases. His responses suggest a clash between local GOP representatives and party leaders concerning the SALT deduction issue.
I'm one of only three Republicans that have won in a district that Kamala Harris won. So the fact is I know my district very well.
Allowing the tax cuts to expire would be catastrophic. It would be the single largest tax increase in American history.
I'm not going to sacrifice my constituents, and throw them under the bus in a bad faith negotiation... we need to come together.
Respectfully to the president, I've won three times in two-to-one Democratic districts because I know what the issues are impacting my district.
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