During the chaotic House floor confrontation, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) accused Rep. John Mannion (D-N.Y.) of being ‘unhinged and unprofessional.’ The incident occurred during a final vote series of the week, with Mannion shouting at Lawler and demanding he ‘get over there and tell them the country is falling apart.’ Lawler responded by calling for Mannion to seek anger management help and to ‘f— off,’ following the confrontation. The incident highlights the increasing tensions in Congress and the polarized political climate. Mannion’s office has not yet responded to Lawler’s accusations, while the event has sparked further controversy and debates within the chamber.
Mannion, a first-term Democrat, unseated former Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., whose district boundaries were changed last year to include more blue-leaning areas. The encounter was brief but has drawn attention, indicating the growing divisiveness in partisan politics and the House’s increasingly contentious environment. Lawler’s office referred Fox News Digital to his statement on X when reached for comment.
This incident comes amid broader tensions in the political landscape, with Democrats already furious over the forced ejection of Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., from a media event held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The event underscores the heightened political climate, with lawmakers from both parties increasingly at odds. The confrontation reflects the rising intensity of ideological divisions and the challenges of maintaining decorum in the House chamber.