{"id":4377,"date":"2026-06-02T12:15:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T09:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfire.gr\/en\/trump-endorses-six-states-before-tuesday-primaries-including-ca\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:15:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T09:15:40","slug":"trump-endorses-six-states-before-tuesday-primaries-including-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfire.gr\/en\/trump-endorses-six-states-before-tuesday-primaries-including-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Endorses Six States Before Tuesday Primaries Including CA"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to New York Post<\/em>, the endorsements span California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, with Trump backing both incumbent lawmakers and first-time candidates in what has become his signature style of kingmaking within the Republican Party.<\/p>\n

Among the high-profile endorsements, Randy Feenstra<\/strong>, the U.S. Representative from Iowa, received Trump’s backing for his gubernatorial bid. The President praised Feenstra’s commitment to economic growth, tax cuts, border security, and protecting Second Amendment rights in a statement released on Truth Social.<\/p>\n

California in the Crosshairs<\/h2>\n

In California, a state where Republicans have faced overwhelming Democratic dominance, Trump endorsed Steve Hilton<\/strong> for governor as Republicans attempt to make inroads in the nation’s most populous state. Trump delivered pointed criticism of current Governor Gavin Newsom<\/strong>, whom he frequently targets, saying the state has deteriorated under Democratic leadership.<\/p>\n

California operates under a top-two primary system where candidates from all parties compete on a single ballot, with the two highest vote-getters advancing regardless of party affiliation.<\/p>\n

Trump’s California congressional endorsements include GOP Assemblyman James Gallagher<\/strong>, San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond<\/strong>, incumbent Representatives Tom McClintock<\/strong>, Jay Obernolte<\/strong>, and Vince Fong<\/strong>, along with Kevin Lincoln<\/strong>, a former Stockton mayor now seeking a seat in the redrawn 13th Congressional District.<\/p>\n

Nationwide Push for Republican Gains<\/h2>\n

The President also backed Florida Representative Brian Mast<\/strong> and three New Jersey Republicans: Representatives Tom Kean Jr.<\/strong>, Jeff Van Drew<\/strong>, and Chris Smith<\/strong>. In Montana, Trump endorsed Representative Troy Downing<\/strong> and Aaron Flint<\/strong>, who is running for Congress.<\/p>\n

Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson<\/strong> received Trump’s support for her Senate campaign, while South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley<\/strong> and Greg Cunningham<\/strong>, a former police officer from New Mexico, also secured presidential endorsements. Trump had previously endorsed Senator Mike Rounds<\/strong> of South Dakota.<\/p>\n

Last month, Trump celebrated victories by multiple candidates he had endorsed in earlier GOP primary and runoff elections, underscoring his continued influence over Republican primaries nationwide.<\/p>\n

With information from New York Post<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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