Donald Trump has announced a series of endorsements ahead of upcoming Republican primary elections across several US states, including California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, covering races for governor, Congress, and the Senate.
Among his endorsed candidates is Iowa Representative Randy Feenstra, who is contesting to become the state’s next governor. Trump praised Feenstra’s policy positions, saying he would prioritize economic growth, tax cuts, deregulation, domestic manufacturing, energy expansion, agricultural support, border security, law enforcement, military strength, election integrity, and Second Amendment protections.
In California, Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for governor, criticizing the current leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom and arguing that the state has faced rising crime and high taxes. He stated that Hilton could restore the state’s performance with his support.
Trump also backed several California Republican candidates for Congress, including James Gallagher, Jim Desmond, Tom McClintock, Jay Obernolte, Vince Fong, and Kevin Lincoln, among others. In Florida, he endorsed Representative Brian Mast.
Additional endorsements include New Jersey Representatives Tom Kean Jr., Jeff Van Drew, and Chris Smith, Montana Representative Troy Downing, and Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson. He also supported candidates in Montana, South Dakota, and New Mexico races.
In South Dakota, Trump reaffirmed support for Senator Mike Rounds, while also backing several state-level and congressional candidates across multiple regions.
The endorsements come as Trump continues to influence Republican primary contests nationwide, highlighting candidates aligned with his political agenda ahead of the general elections.
