Trump Goes on Endorsement Spree Across Critical House Battlegrounds
President Donald Trump issued a wave of endorsements this week in U.S. House races across Arizona, Texas and Washington, stepping early into Republican primaries as the 2026 midterm cycle begins to take shape.
The endorsements, posted to Truth Social on Monday and Tuesday, target a mix of incumbents, open seats and challengers, signaling Trump’s intent to shape the GOP field well ahead of several high-stakes primaries. Republicans are defending a narrow House majority while Democrats currently hold an advantage in national generic ballot polling.
In Arizona, Trump drew attention for issuing a rare dual endorsement in the competitive open 1st Congressional District, backing both Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda and former NFL kicker Jay Feely. The move followed internal party friction and underscored divisions within the state Republican Party. Trump also endorsed incumbents and Trump-aligned candidates in other Arizona districts.
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In Texas, Trump backed multiple Republicans, including both incumbents and challengers, in what strategists view as a risky early intervention given crowded primary fields and the state’s March nominating contest. Several endorsements have already sparked criticism from within the GOP over ideological loyalty and past legislative records.
Trump also endorsed a challenger in Washington’s 4th District, where Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse has faced backlash from Trump allies since voting to impeach him in 2021.
The endorsement blitz reinforces Trump’s continued influence over Republican primaries while setting up tests of his political clout in both safe and competitive districts as the 2026 election cycle accelerates.
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