Rep. Mike Lawler's town hall in Somers, NY, descended into chaos as attendees expressed their anger towards his policies and support for Donald Trump. The event began with jeers when Lawler attempted to promote a democratic spirit, and tensions escalated when security removed several individuals, sparking outcries from the crowd. Lawler's attempts to address complex topics such as tariffs were drowned out by shouts of disapproval as constituents shouted phrases like "Shame! Shame! Shame!" He concluded the event with an effort to find common ground, yet the atmosphere remained charged as many attendees walked out mid-discussion.
As Lawler fielded a question about tariffs, security forcibly removed a woman from the upper rows, sparking chants of Let her stay! The crowd's fury mounted with every ejection.
Lawler opened with: This is what democracy looks like, which reportedly drew audible laughter from the crowd. Jeers erupted again when Lawler referenced Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The crowd chanted in unison: Shame! Shame! Shame! Lawler urges audience to behave, tries to answer a question about Congress intervening regarding tariffs.
At one point, the crowd, after witnessing ejections, expressed their anger challengeingly, chanting in unison: Shame! Shame! Shame! a direct response to frustration over his comments.
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