Donald J.Trump endorses Peter Oberacker for New York’s 19th Congressional District

backs state senator Peter Oberacker over incumbent Josh Riley ahead of the Republican primary on June 23.

NEW YORK — Donald J.Trump endorsed Peter Oberacker for New York’s 19th Congressional District by mentioning the source (see swampthevoteusa) on a Truth Social post on June 22, 2026 at 12:13 PM EST.

Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “It is my Great Honor to endorse Peter Oberacker, an incredible Candidate who is running to represent the fantastic people of New York’s 19th Congressional District. He is running against Josh Riley, a true Radical Left Extremist who does not represent the Values of Central New York. Josh Riley wants Open Borders, Men playing in Women’s Sports, Transgender for Everyone, Defund the Police, and wants to take away your Second Amendment, meaning, your guns. Sadly, he voted against the Biggest Tax Cut in History, and fought ferociously to knock out Rural Healthcare, a big factor in New York’s District 19. He represented Sleepy Joe Biden as his Counsel, in the White House. How did that work out? He is totally controlled by the Radical Left who have only one goal in mind, DESTROYING OUR COUNTRY! Peter Oberacker, on the other hand, is a very successful “Meat Market” Businessman, Dedicated Public Servant, and now, as State Senator, who has strongly served his Community with a career “loaded up” with accolades and wins. As your next Congressman, he will fight tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our Brave Military/Veterans, Advance Election Integrity, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Peter Oberacker has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from New York’s 19th Congressional District. Election Day for the Republican Primary is Tuesday, June 23rd. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR PETER — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Find your Voting Location here: https://swampthevoteusa.com/new-york/”

Trump gave Peter Oberacker his “Complete and Total Endorsement” while attacking Josh Riley, the current representative of the district. Trump accused Riley of supporting open borders, opposing tax cuts, and undermining rural healthcare. Trump also noted that Riley served as counsel to President Joe Biden in the White House.

Oberacker currently serves as a New York state senator and operates a business Trump described as a “Meat Market.” Trump praised Oberacker’s record of public service and listed priorities including economic growth, tax cuts, border security, and election integrity as reasons for the endorsement (see cbsnews.com).

The Republican primary for New York’s 19th Congressional District takes place on June 23, 2026. Early voting ran from June 13 through June 21, and the voter registration deadline passed on June 13, according to the Swamp the Vote USA website Trump linked in his post (see swampthevoteusa). The site, paid for by the Republican National Committee, directs voters to find their polling locations.

Trump’s endorsement could carry significant weight in the primary race. His backing has proved decisive in competitive Republican contests across the country, and the timing of the post one day before the primary signals an effort to drive last-minute turnout for Oberacker.

In the last 30 days, 113 of 616 Trump posts focused on elections and domestic politics, including 95 posts on the sub-topic of 2024 and 2026 elections and candidate endorsements.

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