President Trump's Visit to Rockland County Sparks Protests and Political Debate President Donald Trump is set to visit Rockland County on Friday, May 22, as part of a planned event at Rockland Community College in Suffern. The visit, which includes a speech at Eugene Levy Fieldhouse, has generated significant attention and mixed reactions across the Hudson Valley. While Republican officials and local supporters have expressed enthusiasm, civil rights groups and Democratic activists have organized protests to voice their opposition. The event is expected to focus on affordability and federal tax cuts, with specific emphasis on provisions from last year’s tax and spending package. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., is accompanying Trump, and his advocacy for increasing the SALT deduction has positioned the visit as a key moment for suburban New York taxpayers. The visit has also drawn criticism from political figures like U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who accused Trump of exacerbating financial struggles for New Yorkers. In a statement, Gillibrand argued that the state’s residents need relief rather than rallies, citing rising costs, weakened healthcare access, and a focus on personal interests over public welfare. “It doesn’t matter what Trump says tomorrow,” she said. “New Yorkers are suffering because of what he’s done to them and their families.” Meanwhile, Democratic congressional candidate Cait Conley condemned the visit, suggesting Lawler’s role in securing Trump’s appearance was driven by fear rather than political strategy. Protesters have planned demonstrations throughout the day, with a notable rally at Nanuet’s Four Corners, Route 59 and Middletown Road, where organizers have been gathering weekly.#president_donald_trump #rockland_county #eugene_levy_fieldhouse #rep_mike_lawler #kirsten_gillibrand
