Trump endorses Derek Schmidt for re-election in Kansas congressional race
Trump backs Republican Representative Derek Schmidt for re-election in Kansas' 2nd Congressional District against Democrat Don Coover.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt, a Republican representing Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District, for re-election by mentioning the source (see swampthevoteusa). Schmidt, who previously served 12 years as the state’s attorney general, is running against Democrat Don Coover. The endorsement reinforces Schmidt’s alignment with the Republican legislative agenda.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Congressman Derek Schmidt is an incredible Representative of Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District! A fifth generation Kansan, Derek served as State Attorney General for 12 years prior to becoming a distinguished and Highly Respected Congressman. In Congress, he is fighting tirelessly to Champion our Great Farmers and American Agriculture, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Derek’s opponent, Don Coover, is a Radical Left Democrat who is opposed to NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, and NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY and, if he and the Dumocrats ever got in, all of these things will be terminated. He wants massive Tax Increases, Open Borders, Men playing in Women’s Sports, and Transgender Mutilization of your Children. Don Coover is Reckless, Radical, and Dangerous! Derek Schmidt has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR DEREK — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Trump https://swampthevoteusa.com/kansas/” on November 3, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET.
This is Trump’s 51st 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 678 of his 1168 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.
Schmidt previously led Kansas into a failed lawsuit challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to newsweek. Trump previously endorsed Schmidt during his 2022 gubernatorial campaign, according to hayspost.
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