US EditionTrump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign
Trump's endorsement follows Rep. Elise Stefanik suspending her campaign to avoid a contentious GOP primary, boosting Blakeman's chances against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced he is endorsing Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor, with Trump stating `Bruce is MAGA all the way, and has been with me from the very beginning.`
- Rep. Elise Stefanik suspended her campaign on Friday and said she will not seek reelection to Congress, days after Bruce Blakeman formally announced his candidacy.
- In Nassau County, Blakeman has championed a transgender-athlete ban and formed a volunteer enforcement unit critics labeled a militia, while directing county detectives in an immigration crackdown.
- The endorsement could help ensure Bruce Blakeman avoids a serious GOP primary and faces Gov. Kathy Hochul next fall, as Trump previously declined to pick sides on Monday.
- The endorsement positions Bruce Blakeman amid controversies, as his Nassau County policies and volunteer unit critics labeled a militia could affect voter views; Rep. Elise Stefanik's suspension raises intra-party stakes given her Trump alliance.
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President Trump Goes All Out for Bruce Blakeman for NYS Gov.
President Trump is strongly backing Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York Governor in 2026 after Elise Stefanik left the race. I like Elise Stefanik and Bruce Blakeman. Blakeman is doing a great job in Nassau County. He beefed up the police on the Queens-Nassau border in anticipation of Mamdani’s leadership or lack of […] The post President Trump Goes All Out for Bruce Blakeman for NYS Gov. appeared first on www.independentsentinel…
JUST IN: Trump Endorses Gives Endorsement for New York Governor After Elise Stefanik Drops Out of Race - "BRUCE BLAKEMAN WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!"
President Trump has thrown his Complete and Total Endorsement behind Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York Governor in 2026.
Trump Backs Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York Governor
President Donald Trump endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York Governor, following Rep. Elise Stefanik's withdrawal from the race. Blakeman is seen as a strong Trump ally, and his policies include banning transgender athletes from county sports facilities and supporting immigration crackdowns.
Trump endorses GOP's Blakeman for NY governor after Stefanik exits race
President Trump on Saturday evening endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for governor of New York, one day after Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) surprisingly exited the race and announced she would not seek reelection to Congress. Trump did not mention Stefanik in his Saturday post on Truth Social endorsing Blakeman. "Bruce is MAGA all the [...]
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