Trump Latest Win Terrifies Democrats
Former President Donald Trump celebrated a notable achievement on Wednesday after the primary elections in Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, and Washington state, highlighting his dominance in these races.
“It was a tremendous night for America! I went 24 for 24 in my endorsements, with many of these candidates being underdogs,” Trump proudly announced on Truth Social. “I’m thrilled with the results! Congratulations to all the winners—now, make sure you deliver for America!”
However, Trump’s assertion of a flawless record comes with a caveat: he endorsed multiple candidates in several races. This approach allowed him to play it safe and reduce the risk of backing a losing candidate. Nonetheless, it could potentially dilute his influence among voters if it seems he is merely supporting all leading contenders.
This tactic is not unprecedented for Trump, but he has increasingly relied on it this election cycle. For instance, during the 2022 Missouri Senate primaries, Trump endorsed both Eric Greitens and Eric Schmitt. Schmitt emerged victorious in both the primary and general elections, and he has since been a steadfast ally in Washington.
Similarly, in last week’s House primary race in Arizona, Trump endorsed Blake Masters as well as Abe Hamadeh for the 8th Congressional District. Hamadeh, his initial choice, won with around 30% of the vote compared to Masters’ nearly 26%.
In the recent Missouri gubernatorial primary, Trump endorsed all three top candidates: Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, Jay Ashcroft, and Bill Eigel. Kehoe won with just over 39%, while Eigel and Ashcroft received about 33% and 23%, respectively.
Trump also endorsed both Andrew Bailey and Will Scharf for Missouri Attorney General, with Bailey, the incumbent, securing a decisive victory with 63% of the vote.
In Washington’s 4th Congressional District, Trump took a similar approach by endorsing Jerrod Sessler and Tiffany Smiley in an attempt to unseat Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the few House Republicans who voted to impeach him. With less than 55% of the vote counted, Sessler was leading, with Newhouse and Smiley trailing behind.
Among the races where Trump endorsed a single candidate, he had notable successes. One of the most prominent was in Michigan’s GOP Senate primary, where Trump-backed former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers won decisively with over 63% of the vote and will now face Rep. Elissa Slotkin in the general election.
Overall, Trump has endorsed hundreds of Republican candidates this cycle, achieving an impressive 81% success rate in primaries according to Ballotpedia. Despite this success, he has experienced a few setbacks, including losses in the Utah Senate race, where his preferred candidate, Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs, was defeated by Rep. John Curtis, as well as in House races in South Carolina and Colorado.
