It is my Great Honor to endorse Colonel Laurie Buckhout, who is running to represent the incredible people of North

It is my Great Honor to endorse Colonel Laurie Buckhout, who is running to represent the incredible people of North

Trump it is my Great Honor to endorse Colonel Laurie Buckhout, who is running to represent the incredible people of North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District! A Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Decorated Combat Commander, Laurie knows the Wisdom and Courag

Richard Miniter
First Published: November 3, 2026, 8:15 AM ET

— It is my Great Honor to endorse Colonel Laurie Buckhout, who is running to represent the incredible people of North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District! A Retired U.S. Donald J. Trump endorsed retired U.S. Army Colonel Laurie Buckhout in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

Buckhout is challenging Democratic Representative Don Davis, whom Trump criticized over his legislative voting record. The high-profile endorsement is part of a broader Republican effort to win key congressional seats. It is my Great Honor to endorse Colonel Laurie Buckhout, who is running to represent the incredible people of North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District! A Retired U.S.

Army Colonel and Decorated Combat Commander, Laurie knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Defend our Country, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. Her opponent, Don Davis, voted against 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 would be terminated. He wants massive Tax Increases, Open Borders, Men playing in Women’s Sports, and Transgender for Everybody. Don Davis is Reckless, Radical, and Dangerous! On the other hand, as your next Congresswoman, Laurie will work tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.

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Colonel Laurie Buckhout has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR LAURIE — SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Trump https://swampthevoteusa.com/north-carolina/

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