Trump endorses Max Engling for Indiana secretary of state
Trump backs former congressional staffer Max Engling in his bid to become Indiana's next secretary of state.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed Republican Max Engling for Indiana secretary of state, backing a candidate who recently proposed color-coded identification cards for noncitizens.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Max Engling, who is running to be the next Secretary of State of the wonderful State of Indiana! A lifelong Hoosier, very successful Civic Leader, and former Staffer to GREAT U.S. Senator Jim Banks, Max has dedicated his life to serving the Community which he loves so much. Max has an incredible wife, Kelcey, and four beautiful children. A true MAGA Warrior, Max understands that, ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW PHOTO VOTER I.D. (IDENTIFICATION!) AND, ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP IN ORDER TO VOTE! The Dumocrats love to CHEAT, and Max will work tirelessly to Safeguard Indiana’s Elections. Max will also focus on helping us continue to Grow the Economy, Champion our Amazing Farmers and Agriculture, Stop Migrant Crime, Keep Men out of Women’s Sports, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Max Engling has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Secretary of State of Indiana — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Trump” on October 22, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 112th message released today, and the last post was 1 minute ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 228 of his 832 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.
Candidate for Indiana Secretary of State Max Engling posed in Indiana on 10/22/2026. He was recently endorsed by Donald J.
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Engling is a former staffer to U.S. Senator Jim Banks and is running on a platform focused on election integrity. He recently proposed giving identification cards issued to legal residents who are not U.S. citizens a distinct background color, such as purple, according to wowo. The visible difference is intended to help poll workers quickly recognize that the cardholder is not eligible to vote, according to wowo.
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