For nearly two years, U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie has been a close ally of President Donald Trump.
The first-term Republican backed the president's efforts on border security and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act while granting him leeway to enforce broad tariffs and conduct the war in Iran.
Now, the Lehigh Valley congressman may be facing the toughest election of his 14-year political career. Democratic Bob Brooks is looking to end Mackenzie's tenure representing Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District as polls show Trump's popularity near all-time lows.
With three weeks left until the election, Mackenzie joined host Tom Shortell to discuss healthcare costs, gas prices, his relationship with the Trump administration and his top priorities for 2027.