Trump backs Stacy Garrity for Pennsylvania governor and four congressional candidates in virtual rally
Trump endorses Republican Stacy Garrity in her bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, alongside four Pennsylvania congressional candidates, as he rallies his political base ahead of the November election.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump is throwing his support behind Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and four Republican congressional candidates in a virtual rally as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “PENNSYLVANIA, I am doing a TeleRally, NOW, for Stacy Garrity for Governor, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10), and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) — All have my Complete and Total Endorsement, and will never let you down. They LOVE the Great People of Pennsylvania, and so do I — Answer your phones, and ENJOY! Trump” on October 31, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET.
This is Trump’s eighth message released today, and the last post was 30 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 385 of his 897 posts over the last 30 days classified as elections posts.
Former President Donald J. Trump addresses a virtual rally from Washington D.C.
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The virtual rally highlights strong backing for Garrity as she challenges Shapiro in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to inquirer. Garrity has trailed Shapiro in both fundraising and polling, relying heavily on conservative voters to close the gap before the election, according to spotlightpa. Shapiro has maintained a double-digit lead over Garrity in multiple public polls and has a commanding fundraising advantage, according to inquirer.
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