Donald J.Trump endorses Mike LiPetri in New York’s 3rd District primary against Tom Suozzi

backed attorney and former state assemblyman Mike LiPetri one day before the June 23 Republican primary, attacking incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi over policy and stock trades.

NEW YORK — Donald J.Trump endorsed Mike LiPetri for New York’s 3rd Congressional District, attacking incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi and mentioning the source (see swampthevoteusa) for voters to find polling locations, in a Truth Social post on June 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM EST.

Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “It is my Great Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior, Mike LiPetri, who is running to represent the fantastic people of New York’s 3rd Congressional District against a Congressman who has proven to be a Radical Left Lunatic, who wants Open Borders, Men playing in Women’s Sports, Transgender for Everyone, Defund the Police, and your Guns, forget about them, he wants to take them away — He is against the Second Amendment. His name is Tom Suozzi, and he voted against the Biggest Tax Cut in the History of our Country, including SALT! In addition, using Insider Information that only a Congressman would have, he scandalously made a lot of money playing with Stocks. “Long Island Representative Tom Suozzi beats Pelosi’s stock portfolio performance with 35% return” — The New York Post. This is not what New York’s 3rd Congressional District wants. Frankly, he should be banned from Congress, not running for it! Mike LiPetri, on the other hand, is a very successful Attorney and former New York State Assemblyman, who has dedicated his life to serving his Community. As your next Congressman, Mike will fight tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Support our Military, Veterans, and Police, Defend our always under siege Second Amendment, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. Mike LiPetri has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from New York’s 3rd Congressional District. Election Day for the Republican Primary is Tuesday, June 23rd. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR MIKE — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Find your Voting Location here: https://swampthevoteusa.com/new-york/”

Trump called Mike LiPetri a “MAGA Warrior” and gave him a “Complete and Total Endorsement” ahead of the Republican primary scheduled for June 23. LiPetri is an attorney and former New York State Assemblyman who served in the state legislature before launching his congressional bid. Trump framed the race as a direct contrast between LiPetri and the Democratic incumbent, Rep. Tom Suozzi.

Trump accused Suozzi of voting against tax cuts, opposing the Second Amendment, and profiting from congressional stock trades. He cited a New York Post headline that described Suozzi as beating Nancy Pelosi’s stock portfolio performance with a 35% return. Trump declared that Suozzi “should be banned from Congress, not running for it.”

The endorsement outlined a broad policy agenda Trump tied to LiPetri’s candidacy, including energy production, tax cuts, border security, law enforcement, and military support. Trump urged voters to turn out and directed them to a voting location tool by mentioning the source (see swampthevoteusa), a site operated by the Republican National Committee that helps New York voters find their polling places and election deadlines.

New York’s 3rd Congressional District covers parts of Long Island and Queens. Suozzi won a special election in February 2024 to replace George Santos and has held the seat since. The district has swung between parties in recent cycles, making it a focal point for both national parties heading into 2026.

In the last 30 days, 1 of 637 Trump posts addressed the topic of elections and domestic politics, with that single post covering the sub-topic of 2024/2026 elections and candidate endorsements. The endorsement signals Trump’s direct engagement in competitive House races as Republicans seek to expand their majority.

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