Trump endorses missing lawmaker Tom Kean Jr.: ‘He will never let you down!’
Trump backs Tom Kean Jr. as he misses more than 100 House votes while facing questions about an undisclosed medical issue.
- On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. for reelection despite the New Jersey representative missing from Capitol Hill for three months.
- Kean has not voted in the House since March 5, missing 104 consecutive roll call votes while addressing an undisclosed medical issue his office insists will resolve soon.
- Trump wrote on Truth Social that Kean is a 'Tremendous Advocate of our America First Agenda' and is 'working tirelessly,' even as the congressman remains absent from public view.
- Primary voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District head to the polls today, where Kean runs unopposed before facing a competitive general election in November that Democrats view as a prime pickup opportunity.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson recently defended Kean's privacy regarding his health, while critics compare the absence to former New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who faced scrutiny for missing 145 votes during her gubernatorial campaign.
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JUST IN: Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Vows To Return To Congress Soon After Health Battle
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District has announced plans to return to Capitol Hill soon after a period of absence due to unspecified health issues. His enthusiasm is evident; he claims to be “more energized than ever” and aims to shift from virtual work back to in-person duties in a matter of weeks. Kean has been out of the public eye for several months, raising questions about his voting record and his commitment to the …
Trump endorses Kean, who says he will return to work in "a matter of weeks"
U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who has not been seen publicly in nearly three months due to an undisclosed medical condition, secured his re-election nomination in an uncontested primary election on Tuesday, June 2, the same day he received…
GOP Election Primary is Called — Republican House Majority On The Line
New Jersey’s most competitive contest this fall will likely be the 7th District, where Republican Tom Kean Jr. is defending a seat that President Donald Trump only carried 50%-49%. Kean Jr. won the Republican primary on Tuesday night, given that he ran unopposed for renomination. President Donald Trump endorsed Kean Jr. and argued that he would be a “strong fighter” for the MAGA movement. “Congressman Tom Kean is a Great Representative for the P…
A US MP who hasn't been seen in Washington for several months is the only candidate on Tuesday for the nomination of his party with the full support of Donald Trump, despite the growing number of questions about his absence from public life.
Trump Endorses Missing N.J. Congressman Who Hasn't Been Seen in Nearly 3 Months, Saying He's 'Working Tirelessly'
President Donald Trump endorsed New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for reelection despite the Republican congressman's mysterious three-month absence from Congress
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