Trump Endorses Andy Biggs for Arizona Governor
Trump throws his complete backing behind the Republican congressman, calling him an America First leader who will grow the economy, secure the border and protect the Second Amendment.
WASHINGTON D.C. — **LEDE**Donald Trump endorsed Representative Andy Biggs for governor of Arizona, a battleground state he carried, on July 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET.
**VERBATIM** Here is the full post on truthsocial: “It is my Great Honor to endorse Highly Respected America First Congressman, Andy Biggs, who is running to be the next Governor of the wonderful State of Arizona, a State I won BIG! A very successful Civic Leader, Attorney, former State Representative, former State Senator, and now, as a distinguished U.S. Congressman (and one of the most respected of them all!), Andy has strongly served his Community with a career “loaded up” with accolades — and WINS! As your next Governor, Andy will work tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Illegal Aliens, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our incredible Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, Safeguard our Elections, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Andy Biggs is outstanding, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Arizona — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”, on Truth Social on July 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET.
**NARRATIVE** Trump framed the endorsement as a full embrace of Biggs, a Republican congressman and former state legislator. He described the candidate as a civic leader, attorney, former state representative and former state senator. The endorsement hands Biggs a coveted stamp from the party’s most influential figure ahead of a competitive race.
Trump listed a sweeping agenda he expects Biggs to advance as governor. He said Biggs would grow the economy, cut taxes and regulations, promote domestic manufacturing and pursue American energy dominance. He also pledged the candidate would secure the border, ensure law and order, strengthen the military and law enforcement, and protect the Second Amendment. Arizona has emerged as one of the most contested states in national politics. Its governorship carries weight over immigration enforcement, election administration and energy policy. Trump emphasized his own performance there, saying he won the state “BIG.”
**BUTTON** Presidential endorsements have long shaped Arizona statewide races. In 2022, Trump backed Kari Lake in the Republican gubernatorial primary, and she won the nomination before narrowly losing the general election to Democrat Katie Hobbs by roughly 17,000 votes (see reuters.com). That result showed how a Trump endorsement can decide a primary while facing sterner tests in a general election, a dynamic Biggs now inherits.
What does the endorsement mean for the Arizona race, and what happens next in the campaign?
Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
Note: Chart generated on July 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET