Lawler claims to be a friend of Israel and the Jewish community but he endorsed a candidate in Rockland County who has repeatedly made antisemitic comments — even calling for violence. When Jewish leaders criticized Lawler’s endorsement, he stood by the antisemite. Mike Lawler also accepted large contributions from Harlan Crow, a billionaire megadonor who has a collection of Nazi memorabilia. Lawler has refused to condemn any of Donald Trump’s dangerous antisemitic rhetoric or behavior.
