President Trump praised Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and endorsed his campaign for reelection next year in a social media post on Wednesday — a potential boon to the GOP congressman as Democrats target his swing district in the midterm election cycle.

But Trump's pronouncement also comes as Lawler, who has been in the House since 2023, is considering a run for New York governor next year.

"Congressman Mike Lawler is a Strong Champion, and Highly Effective Representative, for the Great People of New York’s 17th Congressional District!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

"Congressman Lawler is grateful for the President’s support and appreciates his commitment towards addressing issues important to New York," his campaign said in a statement to The Hill on Wednesday.

"As Congressman Lawler has said repeatedly, he will make a decision on running for Governor in June.”

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