Trump erupts at NY rally heckler and warns protesters they could get ‘whacked’ | US | News
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at Rockland Community College in Suffern, N.Y., on Friday, May 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Image: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump responded to a protester who disrupted his rally in Rockland County by saying, “Go to my mom,” and then warned others that they “might get killed.”
The president interrupted a protester while criticizing transgender athletes.
Although it was unclear exactly what the attacker shouted, Trump responded without hesitation and waved them away: US Mirror reports.
“Ahh, come home to mom,” he responded, as a wave of supporters chanted “USA.”
“Take him home to your mother.” As protesters were being escorted out, Trump said, “Don’t hurt him! Don’t hurt him! I’m doing this for legal reasons… Now I can say ‘innocent’.”
SUFFERN, NEW YORK – MAY 22: U.S. President Donald Trump makes remarks during a campaign and economic policy event at Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at SUNY Rockland Community College on May 22, 2026 in Suffern, New York. Trump traveled to the Hudson Valley to support the campaign of Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), who is seeking re-election in what is expected to be one of the nation’s most closely watched House races this November. (Photo: Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)
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At another point, Trump tried to deter future disruptions to his rallies, saying, “I like things that aren’t dangerous. I don’t like to see people get shot,” despite his controversial legislation aimed at compensating MAGA rioters who attacked Capitol police on Jan. 6, 2021.
The outburst appears to stem from Trump’s comments about transgender athletes. According to the Irish Star, the president told a story he claimed he heard from a female athlete while describing a competitor at a sporting event.
“When he looks to his right, he sees six people,” Trump said. “He recognizes five of them, but there is a huge person to his right.
Law enforcement officers remove a protester as President Donald Trump speaks during the Fight for American Workers event in Suffern, New York, Friday, May 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) (Image: AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
“She’s looking at him. At him, I’m sorry,” he continued. “This could be the end of my political career.” Trump hit the campaign trail to support Republican congressman Mike Lawler, who is fighting for re-election in what is expected to be a fierce midterm contest as Republicans try to maintain their majority.
Rep. Mike Lawler and two Republicans are defending seats in districts won by Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in 2024.
Lawler has traditionally positioned himself close to Trump, distinguishing him from more centrist Republicans in politically marginal districts. The first-term congressman is confident the president’s support will galvanize Republican voters in his district, which lies in the northern suburbs of New York City.
While Lawler was publicly weighing a bid for governor in New York last year, Trump formally endorsed him for re-election. Political commentators viewed the confirmation as a tactical maneuver to keep Lawler focused on maintaining his competitive seat in the House of Representatives.
President Donald Trump speaks at the Fight for American Workers event in Suffern, New York, Friday, May 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) (Image: AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
The visit also dovetails with the White House’s effort to highlight Trump’s economic record as public confidence in the economy wanes. Despite the obstacles, including oil prices, Lawler argued that the president has plenty to celebrate.
“Number one, the stock market continues to hit record highs, which obviously impacts people’s 401(k)s and retirement accounts. Second, from a housing perspective, we’ve been able to get mortgage interest rates down,” Lawler said.
