Rep. Lawler Criticized for Inconsistent Stance on Infrastructure Naming Amid Trump Demand
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) has come under scrutiny following a report that President Trump pressured Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to name infrastructure projects after him in exchange for releasing $16 billion in frozen funds for a rail tunnel under the Hudson River. Lawler, who downplayed the significance of naming buildings, was reminded of his past opposition to renaming the Tappan Zee Bridge after former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo. Lawler had previously introduced a bill to revert the bridge's name, citing controversies surrounding Andrew Cuomo. This inconsistency was highlighted during an ABC News interview, where Lawler was questioned about Trump's demands. 
