Trump endorses Michael Cloud for reelection in Texas’ 27th Congressional District
Trump backs Republican Representative Michael Cloud for reelection in Texas, praising his work on the House Appropriations Committee and criticizing his Democratic opponent Tanya Lloyd ahead of the November 2026 general election.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed Republican Representative Michael Cloud for reelection in Texas’ 27th Congressional District. Cloud, who was first elected to Congress in 2018, serves on the House Appropriations Committee and faces a challenge from Democrat Tanya Lloyd.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Congressman Michael Cloud is a Tremendous Advocate for the Great People of Texas’ 27th Congressional District! As a Member of the POWERFUL House Appropriations Committee, Michael is fighting hard to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Michael’s opponent, Tanya Lloyd, 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 she and the Dumocrats ever got in, all of these things will be terminated. She wants massive Tax Increases, Open Borders, Men playing in Women’s Sports, and Transgender Mutilization of your Children. Tanya Lloyd is Reckless, Radical, and Dangerous! Michael Cloud has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR MICHAEL — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Trump https://swampthevoteusa.com/texas/” on November 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 24th message released today, arriving 16 minutes after his previous post. The endorsement fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 499 of his 1,003 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.
Cloud won his seat during a 2018 special election and represents the 27th Congressional District, according to cloud.house.gov. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, according to cloud.house.gov. The congressman also sits on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, according to cloud.house.gov. Trump mentioned the source (see swampthevoteusa) to direct his supporters to Texas voting information ahead of the election.
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