Mike Lawler tells ‘unhinged’ Democrat colleague to ‘f— off’ after floor dustup
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., found himself in a heated exchange with fellow Empire State lawmaker, Rep. John Mannion, D-N.Y., on the House floor during a chaotic moment in the House of Representatives. The incident occurred during the chamber’s final vote series of the week, with Mannion loudly accosting Lawler for being on the wrong side of the floor.
Traditionally, Democrats and Republicans sit on opposite sides of the chamber, but it is not uncommon for lawmakers to cross over to their respective sides through any door. However, Mannion took issue with Lawler’s position and began shouting at him to go to the other side and inform them that the country is falling apart.
In a tense exchange, Mannion was heard yelling expletives at Lawler, urging him to show courage and implying that he lacked the strength to stand up for what was right. Lawler, in response, criticized Mannion for his unprofessional behavior, calling it a shameful display that exposed the Democrat’s lack of temperament.
The confrontation between Lawler and Mannion highlighted the deep divisions and heightened tensions in the current political climate. Mannion, a first-term Democrat who unseated former Rep. Brandon Williams, faced accusations during his campaign of creating a toxic work environment for staffers in the New York State Senate, which he dismissed as a false political attack.
Fox News Digital reached out to Mannion’s office for comment, but there was no immediate response. The incident also saw Mannion directing his ire towards reporters, urging them to hold politicians accountable and focus on actions that could lead the country towards authoritarianism.
Lawler’s office stood by his statement following the incident, and the brief but intense altercation serves as a reminder of the challenges and confrontations that characterize the current political landscape. As tensions run high, incidents like these underscore the need for civility and respect in political discourse.
