Mike Lawler U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mike Lawler U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Mike Lawler, currently representing New York's 17th district in the U.S. Congress, shared his thoughts on various issues through a series of tweets on February 12, 2025. Lawler, who succeeded Mondaire Jones in 2023 and previously served in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2022, engaged with his audience on topics ranging from foreign aid to state politics.
On February 12, Congressman Lawler invited public opinion on foreign aid priorities by asking, "What are your thoughts on foreign aid priorities? Let me know!"
Later that day, he expressed criticism towards New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats for their actions concerning congressional representation. He stated that "It shouldn't have taken a letter to the Attorney General to get Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats to back off their shameless attempt to deny residents of New York's 21 Congressional District representation."
In another tweet posted the same day, Lawler discussed the effectiveness of USAID as a form of soft power for the United States. He highlighted initiatives like PEPFAR while emphasizing fiscal responsibility: "Regarding foreign aid, USAID has been one of our greatest soft power achievements – look at PEPFAR and the millions of lives saved in Africa. But taxpayers deserve accountability. We must cut waste, focus on impact, and ensure every taxpayer dollar delivers real results."
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