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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler Criticizes Trump’s Move to Gut Election Assistance Commission

Rep. Mike Lawler voices opposition to President Trump's dismantling of the Election Assistance Commission and his stance on bipartisan housing legislation.

Jul 10, 2026, 9:05 PM NBC Politics

Mike Lawlerperson Election Assistance Commissionorganization GOP Reptopic NBC Newsorganization Meet the Press NOWtopic EACorganization Julie Tsirkinperson Matthew Weilperson White Houseperson SAVE America Acttopic Gut Election Assistance Commissionorganization Mike Lawler Criticizes Trumptopic

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Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) expressed disapproval of President Donald Trump's recent decision to gut the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) during an appearance on Meet the Press NOW. Lawler also addressed Trump's announcement that he will refuse to sign bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering housing costs unless Congress passes the SAVE America Act.

NBC News correspondent Julie Tsirkin provided updates from the White House, while Matthew Weil, a former EAC staffer, commented on the implications of the president's actions ahead of the midterm elections.

These developments come as the political landscape intensifies in the lead-up to the midterms, with significant debate over election oversight and housing policy.

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