The Alabama congressman, who was first elected to the House in 2010, nabbed Trump’s endorsement over Lynda Blanchard, the former U.S. ambassador to Slovenia, who served during the Trump administration. John Boozman, Arkansas: Boozman received an endorsement from Trump on March 8.
Mike Crapo, Idaho: Sen. Crapo was endorsed by Trump on March 5 for being "tough on Crime, Strong on the Border, and fights for our Military and our Vets," the former president wrote. In February, Crapo released a statement on his vote to acquit Trump, calling the House's vote to impeach him for "incitement of insurrection" a "highly partisan" move.
Mike Carey, Ohio: Trump endorsed Carey for the vacant seat of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District. Carey, who served as an officer in the Army National Guard, is looking to fill the vacancy left by Ohio Republican Rep. Steve Stivers, who left Congress on May 16 to become president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
At the House level, Trump has endorsed Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Andrew Clyde. He has also backed Vernon Jones in the crowded Republican primary to fill the seat being vacated by Hice in the state's 10th congressional district, and and Jake Evans in the state's 6th congressional district.
On April 23, 2021, Rob Bonta was sworn in as the 34th Attorney General of the State of California, the first person of Filipino descent and the second Asian-American to occupy the position.
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Marco Rubio, Florida: Trump endorsed Rubio on April 9, calling him a "tireless advocate" for Floridians. The two were primary foes in the 2016 campaign cycle, during which time Trump dubbed the senator "Little Marco.".
John Boozman, Arkansas: Boozman received an endorsement from Trump on March 8. The senator said he was "grateful" for the former president's support, adding, "We worked together to lower taxes, roll back regulations, secure our border, defend our Second Amendment rights and Protect Life.".
Moran voted in January to acquit Trump in his second impeachment for "incitement of insurrection," though the Clay County Republican Party in Kansas voted to censure him in February for upholding Biden's victory.
Paul revealed earlier this year he intends to run for reelection in November 2022.
He is now running to represent the state's 2nd District that Montana regained based on the 2020 U.S. Census results. GOP leadership: David Shafer , Georgia: Trump endorsed Shafer, who is running for reelection, on March 24.
State-level secretary of state: Jody Hice, Georgia: Trump endorsed Rep. Hice as he runs for Georgia secretary of state. The president has repeatedly claimed that election fraud cost him the state of Georgia, even though the state performed multiple checks that affirmed the results.
Wilton Simpson, Florida: On May 11, Trump endorsed Florida Senate President Simpson to run for the state's agriculture commissioner position in 2022. "Wilton has been a great supporter and worked hard to get many good Conservatives elected in Florida.
He is now running for attorney general, also with a firm endorsement from Trump. “Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, who is running for Attorney General, is a highly respected Army Veteran who will always fight for the great people of Arkansas,” Trump said in a statement.
He was the first member of Congress to receive an endorsement from the former president. Moran voted with most Republican senators to acquit Trump of his impeachment charge of inciting the pro-Trump storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) makes an announcement in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. March 22, 2021. REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage. Trump announced his endorsement for Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks on Tuesday, April 7, releasing a lengthy statement praising the Congressman’s “courage and fight.”.
Scott voted in unison with the former president 91 percent of the time through Trump’s four years in office. Scott has said that his re-election run in 2022 will be his last election.
Letlow is now running to regain her husband’s seat in 2022. “Julia Letlow, a wonderful and talented person who is the widow of U.S. Representative-elect Luke Letlow, is running for Congress in Louisiana-5 at the urging of so many people who know her so very well,” Trump wrote.
Gonzalez was one of 10 Republicans in the House to vote in favor of Trump’s impeachment, which charged him with inciting the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Several Republican Senators also broke with Trump and voted to convict him on the impeachment charge, but Trump has not announced endorsements for any challengers.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced her plans to run for the governor of Arkansas on January 25, and Trump gave her his endorsement the same day. (RELATED: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Run For Governor In Arkansas)