At a rally in Rockland County, New York, President Donald Trump confronted a protestor who disrupted his speech, telling him to 'go home to mom' and warning other hecklers they could get 'whacked.' The protestor's exact words were unclear, but Trump's retort led to chants of 'USA' from his supporters. As the protestor was removed, Trump humorously noted, 'Don't hurt him! I do that for legal reasons... Now I can say 'I'm innocent.' This incident occurred while Trump discussed transgender athletes, recounting a story from a female athlete about a competitor who appeared unusually large. The rally also served as a campaign event for Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, who is fighting to retain his seat in a district that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris won in 2024. Lawler, who has aligned himself closely with Trump, expressed confidence that the president's endorsement would energize Republican voters. He highlighted Trump's positive economic record, citing the stock market's performance and lower mortgage rates as key achievements.