GOP sends its big guns to back D'Esposito in 4th CD

Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito was set to make a splash in Franklin Square on Wednesday, with a campaign appearance in support of his reelection by House Speaker Mike Johnson and former Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin.

D’Esposito, a one-term incumbent in the Long Island’s 4th CD, is challenged by former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, who he defeated in 2022. It’s considered a swing district, having chosen President Biden in 2020 and D’Esposito two years later.

On Tuesday Zeldin joined D’Espo-sito in New Hyde Park to denounce open borders and sanctuary city policies and discuss how the “migrant crisis has profoundly and negatively impacted Nassau communities.”

D’Esposito has spoken frequently about his support for Israel and for the election of former President Trump. “I don’t believe that Oct. 7 would have happened if we had stronger leadership,” he told The Jewish Star.