A series of incendiary Facebook posts made over more than a decade by Susan Chatzky, the wife of a Democratic congressional candidate, are now reportedly drawing fresh scrutiny as a key New York House race heats up ahead of the midterms.
Susan Chatzky, whose husband Peter Chatzky is running to unseat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, made repeated inflammatory remarks online that included mocking the Bible, appearing to joke about the death of President Donald Trump, and suggesting that young white men be deported or placed in internment camps. The posts, previously unreported, were later hidden from public view after inquiries from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Peter Chatzky, a wealthy tech executive and deputy mayor in an affluent Westchester County village, is seeking the Democratic nomination in what is expected to be one of the most competitive House races in the country. His campaign message has emphasized unity, compassion, and an end to political division. When announcing his run, Chatzky said Americans are “one America” and argued the country needs less hatred and divisiveness.
Those themes stand in stark contrast to his wife’s past social media activity. In a December 2021 Facebook post, Susan Chatzky derided the Bible, calling it “fucking stupid” and comparing it dismissively to a children’s book series. She has also been a former board member of a local Planned Parenthood center.
In August 2025, reacting to online excitement surrounding pop star Taylor Swift’s engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce, Chatzky appeared to engage with comments implying disappointment that the “breaking news” was not Trump’s death. After another user clarified that the reference was to the president’s demise and added, “What a great day that will be!” Chatzky reacted with a heart emoji, known on Facebook as a “love.”
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans’ campaign arm, sharply criticized the remarks. NRCC spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole said the comments reflected support for hateful and discriminatory rhetoric and accused the Chatzkys of being unfit for leadership.
Older posts have also resurfaced. In October 2015, following several mass shootings, Susan Chatzky posted a graphic about gun violence and commented that white men in their 20s should be deported or placed in internment camps, adding that she would “really miss” her sons. When another user pushed back and warned that such generalizations mirror harmful stereotypes, Chatzky later said she was joking and claimed she was trying to make a point about fear directed at people of color.
In January 2021, she reacted positively to a viral story in which an 18-year-old woman publicly shamed her mother after the mother was punched at a pro-Trump rally, writing, “This gives me hope.” That same month, Chatzky argued that members of Congress who refused to wear masks in the Capitol should face criminal charges for reckless endangerment.
Peter Chatzky is one of several Democrats competing in a crowded primary. Other contenders include Army combat veteran Cait Conley and Rockland County legislator Beth Davidson, who are seen as favored by national Democrats. Chatzky, however, has pledged to inject $5 million of his own money into the race in an effort to shake up the June primary.
Lawler’s Hudson Valley district is one of three GOP-held seats carried by former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024, though she won it by less than one percentage point. Republicans are expected to spend heavily to defend the seat as Democrats look to flip it, with the controversy surrounding the Chatzky family now becoming part of the political battle.
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