Trump to Visit Lawler's NY District, Touting SALT Cap Boost Before 2026 Midterms

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 19

Friday's trip will take Donald Trump to Rep. Mike Lawler's suburban New York district, where he plans to highlight his economic record and a higher SALT deduction cap.
Lawler confirmed the visit on a podcast, underscoring the political stakes for one of the most vulnerable House Republicans seeking reelection in November.
The SALT issue is central in the district north of New York City, and Lawler had been a vocal advocate for lifting the deduction cap in Trump's tax-and-spending package last year.
The appearance ties Trump's economic message directly to a battleground House seat as Republicans try to defend swing districts in the 2026 midterms.

With living costs and gas prices rising, will a larger SALT deduction provide enough relief for suburban New York families?

The new SALT cap is temporary. What is the long-term plan for federal tax policy regarding state and local deductions?