Trump Endorses Riley Moore for Re-Election in West Virginia’s 2nd District

Trump gives his complete and total endorsement to first-term Republican Congressman Riley Moore, praising his work on taxes, the border and gun rights.

First Published: August 3, 2026, 12:17 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed Congressman Riley Moore, the first-term Republican representing West Virginia’s 2nd congressional district, for re-election.

The endorsement praised Moore’s work on the economy, taxes, border security and the Second Amendment. Trump called Moore an America First representative who works tirelessly for constituents. The message elevated a freshman lawmaker who took office on January 3, 2025, according to house.gov.

“Riley Moore has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump said on truthsocial.

The backing matters because presidential endorsements shape Republican primaries, and a rising freshman in a safe seat gains national visibility and fundraising reach heading into the 2026 midterms.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Congressman Riley Moore is a tremendous America First Representative for the Wonderful People of West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District! In Congress, Riley is working tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes, Strongly Uphold the Rule of Law, Stop Migrant Crime, Secure our Border, Support our Incredible Military/Vets, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Riley Moore has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” on August 3, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET.

This is Trump’s 7th message released today, out of 8 total, and the last post was zero minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 67 of his 442 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.

Moore comes from one of West Virginia’s most established political families. His grandfather, Arch Moore Jr., served as governor and represented the state in Congress from 1957 to 1969, according to wikipedia.org. His aunt, Shelley Moore Capito, sits in the U.S. Senate. Moore earned a bachelor’s degree in government from George Mason University and a master’s degree in strategic security studies from the National Defense University, according to gmu.edu.

Before Congress, Moore built a record in state politics. He served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2017 to 2019 and won election as the 25th treasurer of West Virginia, holding that office from 2021 to 2025, according to wikipedia.org. As treasurer, he defeated a 24-year incumbent with 56 percent of the vote and moved to bar several major banks from state business over their fossil-fuel policies.

For the average West Virginia voter, the endorsement signals continuity in a district Republicans control by wide margins. Moore sits on the House Committee on Appropriations, which decides federal spending priorities that touch roads, health programs and public agencies, according to house.gov.

Trump has issued endorsements like this before. He has backed hundreds of Republican candidates across multiple cycles, and his primary endorsements have frequently proved decisive in shaping the field. The Moore endorsement follows that established practice rather than breaking new ground.

West Virginia voters will make the next decision at the ballot box, with the state’s 2026 primary and general elections determining whether Moore returns to Washington. A specific filing deadline and primary date were not announced in the post.

Endorsements from a party’s standard-bearer have long carried weight, as happened before. Trump’s 2018 endorsement of Patrick Morrisey helped him win West Virginia’s Republican Senate primary, and his 2022 backing of J.D. Vance lifted the Ohio candidate from a crowded field to a nomination and, later, the vice presidency, according to britannica.com. The pattern shows how a single endorsement can redirect a race and reshape a career.