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Rep. Lawler's LGBTQ+ Remarks Spark Mixed Reactions

10/12/2025

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New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) said LGBTQ+ and transgender people are "not an enemy or a threat."
The remark, shared on Facebook, drew mixed reactions from local advocates.
Brooke Malloy, executive director of the Rockland County Pride Center, urged a stronger stand against anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.
Lawler's past votes raise questions about his commitment, as advocates stress words must be matched by action.

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New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) said LGBTQ+ and transgender people are "not an enemy or a threat."
The remark, shared on Facebook, drew mixed reactions from local advocates.
Brooke Malloy, executive director of the Rockland County Pride Center, urged a stronger stand against anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.
Lawler's past votes raise questions about his commitment, as advocates stress words must be matched by action.