Donald J.Trump endorses Mike Kennedy in Utah’s 4th District primary

gave his “complete and total endorsement” to the congressman ahead of the Republican primary on June 23.

UTAH — Donald J.Trump endorsed Congressman Mike Kennedy for Utah’s 4th Congressional District, by mentioning the source (see swampthevoteusa) for voters to find their polling locations, on a Truth Social post on June 22, 2026 at 12:16 PM EST.

Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “It is my Great Honor to endorse Congressman Mike Kennedy, M.D., to represent the wonderful people of Utah’s 4th Congressional District! A Proven Leader, Mike has served his Community well as a Family Physician, Lawyer, and Highly Respected State Legislator, prior to becoming a distinguished Congressman. In Congress, he is fighting tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Mike Kennedy has my Complete and Total Endorsement. Election Day for the Republican Primary is Tuesday, June 23rd. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR MIKE – HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN! Find your Voting Location here: https://swampthevoteusa.com/utah-/”

Trump praised Mike Kennedy as a proven leader who served as a family physician, lawyer, and state legislator before winning his seat in Congress. The endorsement highlighted Kennedy’s work on tax cuts, deregulation, energy production, border security, and Second Amendment protections.

The Republican primary in Utah’s 4th Congressional District takes place on June 23, 2026. Early voting ran from June 9 through June 19, and the mail-in ballot request deadline passed on June 16 (see swampthevoteusa). The Swamp the Vote USA site, operated by the Republican National Committee, directs voters to find their polling locations and verify their registration status.

Trump’s endorsement carries weight in Republican primary contests, where his backing can shift voter sentiment and consolidate support behind a candidate. The endorsement of Kennedy fits a pattern of Trump intervening in down-ballot races to shape the composition of the congressional Republican caucus.

Trump has posted at a high volume on elections and candidate endorsements in recent weeks. In the last 30 days, 117 of 620 Trump posts focused on elections and domestic politics, including 99 posts on the subtopic of 2024 and 2026 elections and candidate endorsements.

Kennedy represents a district that covers parts of central and southern Utah. His dual background in medicine and law is unusual among members of Congress and has been a centerpiece of his political identity throughout his career in state and federal office.

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