Trump makes string of endorsements in key House races

In the narrowly divided House, every race could prove decisive in the November battle for control of the chamber.

Published: April 14, 2026 3:01pm

President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued five endorsements in key House races ahead of the primary contests.

A series of Truth Social posts, Trump backed San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to represent California's 48th District, businessman Jim Kingston to represent Georgia's 1st, state Rep. Houston Gaines for Georgia's 10th, ex-CIA officer Eric Conroy for Ohio's 1st, and Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding for Nebraska's 2nd.

In the narrowly divided House, every race could prove decisive in the November battle for control of the chamber.

Trump called Desmond a "brave U.S. Navy Veteran" who "knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Defend our Country."

Kingston, he said, "will fight tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Champion School Choice, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment."

Trump promised that Gaines would "fight tirelessly" for the same causes as Kingston.

Speaking of Conroy's race, Trump highlighted his opponent, Greg Landsman, whom he called a "true Radical Left Extremist who does not represent the Values of Southwest Ohio and the Great City of Cincinnati." Conroy, he categorized as a "Brave U.S. Air Force Veteran."

In endorsing Harding, Trump touted his choice as "a Fourth Generation Omahan, Businessman, and very popular Omaha City Councilman."

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.

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