{"id":2431701,"date":"2025-05-06T23:18:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T03:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-lawler-for-house-reelection-despite-likely-ny-governor-ambitions\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T23:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T03:19:12","slug":"trump-endorses-lawler-for-house-reelection-despite-likely-ny-governor-ambitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-lawler-for-house-reelection-despite-likely-ny-governor-ambitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump endorses Lawler for House reelection despite likely NY governor ambitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-endorses-lawler-for-house-reelection-despite-likely-ny-governor-ambitions%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2431701&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. mike Lawler (R-NY) and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for reelection to thier current positions,indicating his support for Lawler as a potential contender in the New York governor race for 2026. Though neither Lawler nor Blakeman has officially announced their intention to run for governor against Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul, speculation persists regarding their candidacies. Trump praised Lawler for his performance in representing New York&#8217;s 17th Congressional District and highlighted Blakeman&#8217;s effectiveness as Nassau County Executive. This endorsement comes amid discussions about the future of the Republican majority in New York and Lawler&#8217;s upcoming decision regarding his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnns-brian-stelter-oliver-darcy-say-legacy-media-outlets-like-the-washington-post-have-layers-of-protection-against-bogus-stories\/\" title=\"CNN\u2019s Brian Stelter, Oliver Darcy Say Legacy Media Outlets, Like The Washington Post, Have \u2018Layers Of Protection\u2019 Against \u2018Bogus\u2019 Stories\">political aspirations<\/a>, which he plans to announce in June. Simultaneously occurring, Rep. Elise Stefanik, who has also been speculated to run for governor, criticized Hochul, underscoring her unpopularity among voters. Hochul, in response, is ready to confront any challengers in the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >election battle ahead<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump endorses Lawler for House reelection despite likely New York governor ambitions<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2115114\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President Donald Trump endorsed both of Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elise-stefanik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Elise Stefanik&rsquo;s<\/a> (R-NY) top competitors for the Republican nomination in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">New York&rsquo;s<\/a> 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">gubernatorial<\/a> race on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p>By endorsing Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for reelection to their current offices, Trump could be signaling a preference for Stefanik, one of his staunchest House allies, in the race.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3402115\/rep-robin-kelly-joins-illinois-senate-race-for-durbin-seat\/\">Robin Kelly jumps into Illinois Senate race for Durbin&#8217;s seat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3402166\/watch-live-va-secretary-doug-collins-testifies-congress\/\">WATCH LIVE: VA Secretary Doug Collins testifies before Senate Veterans&#8217; Affairs Committee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3401874\/georgia-republicans-brace-bruising-senate-primary-plan-b-hopefuls\/\">Georgia Republicans brace for bruising Senate primary with &lsquo;Plan B&rsquo; hopefuls<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>None of the three have declared whether they are running for governor, but they have been heavily speculated to do so against incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY). Lawler has been pressured to stay in his House district to avoid his seat falling in Democratic hands.<\/p>\n<p>Trump gave his nod to Blakeman before endorsing Lawler a bit over an hour later.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Mike is doing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jury-has-spoken-greg-abbott-praises-texas-ag-ken-paxton-following-acquittal-by-senate\/\" title=\"Abbott hails Paxton&#039;s acquittal by Senate: &#039;Jury has spoken&#039;\">outstanding job representing<\/a> the Hudson Valley, and all of New York. Because of the excellent job he is doing, Mike has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election to New York&rsquo;s 17th Congressional District &ndash; HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!&rdquo; Trump wrote of Lawler.<\/p>\n<p>He said Blakeman was doing an &ldquo;incredible job as Nassau County Executive!&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Bruce Blakeman has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election &ndash; HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!&rdquo; he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Blakeman has already declared he will run for reelection as Nassau County Executive in a battleground area for Long Island Republicans. His endorsement could be considered timely, as his election is in November 2025. Lawler <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-continuous-media-covid-fear-mongering-may-backfire-and-diminish-democrat-voter-turnout\/\" title=\"The Continuous Media COVID Fear Mongering May BACKFIRE and Diminish Democrat Voter Turnout\">won&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t be up for election until next year.<\/p>\n<p>The National Republican Congressional Committee&rsquo;s chairman, Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/2026-election\/republicans-urge-mike-lawler-pass-run-new-york-governor-rcna203551\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said he &ldquo;would prefer <\/a>[Lawler]  not run for governor.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Lawler said he won&rsquo;t decide on his plans until June. &ldquo;As I have said throughout this process, I will make my decision as to whether to run for Governor in June,&rdquo; Lawler <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/2026-election\/republicans-urge-mike-lawler-pass-run-new-york-governor-rcna203551\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said in a statement<\/a> to NBC News. &ldquo;That decision, which will be based on a number of factors and considerations, will be mine alone to make and will not be impacted by the decisions or desires of any of my colleagues.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stefanik entered the New York gubernatorial speculation after she returned to her House seat due to worries about a waning Republican majority. She had been Trump&rsquo;s nominee for ambassador to the United Nations and was expected to be confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Stefanik went after Hochul on Monday. &ldquo;The fact is that Kathy Hochul is not only the Worst Governor in America, she is also the biggest drag on the ballot in the state of New York and virtually every Democrat candidate and incumbent knows and acknowledges this,&rdquo; Stefanik <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EliseStefanik\/status\/1919386441911587077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Even Hochul&rsquo;s own political and consulting team has privately communicated this behind the scenes,&rdquo; she added.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3402518\/trump-deportations-second-migrant-ordered-return-from-el-salvador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FACES ORDER TO RETURN SECOND MIGRANT FROM SALVADORAN PRISON<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hochul says she&rsquo;s ready for a fight.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I look forward to that fight. No matter who it is. It&rsquo;s not settled yet, but I say bring it on,&rdquo; Hochul told CNN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2115114\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2115114\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump backs Lawler for House reelection amid governor speculation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2431702,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mike-Lawler.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[21510,54746,18002,50564,3634],"class_list":["post-2431701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-endorsements","tag-house-reelection","tag-lawler","tag-ny-governor","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mike-Lawler.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2431701"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2431705,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431701\/revisions\/2431705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2431702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2431701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2431701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2431701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}