Trump-Backed MAGA Rep Hit by ‘Sweat Shop’ Racism Claims

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BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP A MAGA congressman backed by Donald Trump has been hit with an explosive lawsuit on the eve of the midterms that alleges workers hired to canvass for him were exploited, underpaid, and subjected to racist abuse in a “sweat shop” operation. Rep. Mike Lawler has won the president’s backing in his fight to retain his New York congressional seat against “Reckless, Radical, and Dangerous” Democrat Cait Conley in Tuesday’s election. On Saturday, Trump called the 40-year-old a “true America First Patriot,” a “Strong Champion,” and declared, “Mike Lawler…

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