Trump Endorses Wave of Congressional Candidates in New Push
Trump used Truth Social to roll out a new round of congressional endorsements while also attacking ABC News over coverage of the Reflecting Pool in Washington. In the endorsements, he backed candidates in Tennessee, New York, Indiana, New Hampshire and Texas, casting them as champions of tax cuts, border security and energy production. He also said the Reflecting Pool had been damaged by vandals and accused the network of misrepresenting the cause of the repairs. The posts show Trump continuing to use the platform both to shape down-ballot races and to drive a combative media narrative.
Congressional Endorsement Wave
CampaignTrump endorsed five Republican congressional candidates in Tennessee, New York, Indiana, New Hampshire and Texas. Each post framed the candidate as an “America First” ally and contrasted them with Democrats on taxes, immigration, energy and cultural issues.
This burst of endorsements shows Trump continuing to centralize influence over GOP recruiting and primary politics, using his imprimatur to define who counts as a legitimate Republican. The message is consistent with his broader strategy of turning congressional races into referendums on border security, industrial policy and cultural conflict, while rewarding candidates who publicly align themselves with MAGA priorities. By emphasizing familiar themes like “NO TAX ON TIPS,” “Open Borders,” and “Men playing in Women’s Sports,” he is not just endorsing individuals but reinforcing the party’s message discipline ahead of the next election cycle.
“It is my Great Honor to endorse Highly Respected State Senator, Brent Taylor...”
“Jeanine Driscoll has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from New York’s 4th Congressional District – SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”