Trump endorses John Braun in Washington congressional race
Trump backs Republican State Senator John Braun in his bid to unseat Democratic Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed Republican State Senator John Braun in his bid to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Braun serves as the state Senate minority leader. He is challenging incumbent Democratic Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for a highly competitive seat that remains a critical battleground for control of the U.S. House.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “It is my Great Honor to endorse Highly Respected State Senator, and brave U.S. Navy Veteran, John Braun, who is running to represent the amazing people of Washington’s 3rd Congressional District! John fights tirelessly to Advance Pro Growth Policies, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, and Prioritize CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, AND CLEAN SOIL FOR ALL WASHINGTONIANS. His opponent, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, voted against NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, and NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY and, if she and the Dumocrats ever got in, all of these things would be terminated. She wants massive Tax Increases, Open Borders, Men playing in Women’s Sports, and Transgender for Everybody. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is Reckless, Radical, and Dangerous! On the other hand, as your next Congressman, John will work hard to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Support our Great Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. John Braun has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR JOHN — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Trump https://swampthevoteusa.com/washington/” on November 3, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET.
This is Trump’s 37th message released today, and the last post was 0 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 664 of his 1154 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.
Trump mentioned the source (see swampthevoteusa) alongside his endorsement. Braun is a Centralia Republican who currently serves as the state Senate minority leader, according to klog. The endorsement targets Gluesenkamp Perez, whom Trump criticized over her voting record and border policies.
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