President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear with Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., in Rockland County on Friday, May 22.
The event is expected to focus on federal tax cuts in a competitive House district Republicans are working to hold in November’s midterm elections.
The White House recently released additional details about the visit, including the location and event schedule.
Where is Trump’s Rockland County event?
According to an RSVP link distributed by the White House, the event will be held at the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at Rockland Community College, located at 45 College Road in Suffern.
The event is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Friday, May 22. Doors are expected to open at 11 a.m.
The RSVP page states attendees may register for up to two tickets per mobile number. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
White House says visit will focus on tax cuts
A White House spokesperson told the USA TODAY Network the visit is intended to highlight Trump’s record on affordability for working families.
The administration pointed to provisions in last year’s tax and spending package, including tax breaks for tips, overtime pay and seniors’ income, along with an increased deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT. Expanding the SALT deduction was a key priority for Lawler.
White House spokesperson Liz Huston said Trump also plans to contrast Republican support for the law with opposition from Democrats in Congress.
Democrats have criticized the legislation for reducing federal Medicaid and health care spending over the next decade, arguing the cuts could lead to coverage losses for some Americans.
Trump administration officials have visited district
Several Trump administration officials have visited Lawler’s Hudson Valley district in recent months as the congressman prepares for a competitive reelection campaign.
Recent visitors include Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Lawler race expected to be highly competitive
Five Democrats are competing in a June 23 primary for the chance to challenge Lawler in the 2026 midterm elections.
Lawler’s district is considered one of the nation’s key House battlegrounds and is the only New York congressional district currently rated a toss-up race. Control of the narrowly divided U.S. House could hinge on the outcome of seats like Lawler’s in November.
Contributing: USA Today Network
—Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York state. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@USATodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Trump coming to Rockland County Friday. Here’s where and when the event starts
Reporting by Madison Scott, New York Connect Team / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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