Trump Makes 7 Endorsements

President Donald Trump ramped up his involvement in the 2026 election cycle on Monday by endorsing seven Republican congressional candidates, reinforcing his commitment to expanding the GOP’s House majority and advancing the America First agenda.

The endorsements, posted on Trump’s Truth Social account, highlight the president’s continued influence within the Republican Party as primary races and general election campaigns begin to intensify across the country.

Trump Backs Seven GOP Candidates

Trump announced his support for:

• John Cowan (Georgia’s 11th Congressional District)
• Anthony DiLorenzo (New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District)
• Jeanine Driscoll (New York’s 4th Congressional District)
• Jenny Honeycutt (South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District)
• Brent Taylor (Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District)
• Barb Regnitz (Indiana’s 1st Congressional District)
• Steve Toth (Texas’ 2nd Congressional District)

In each endorsement, Trump praised the candidates as “America First Patriots” who would fight to strengthen the U.S. economy, lower taxes, reduce burdensome government regulations, secure the southern border, rebuild America’s military, and defend Second Amendment rights.

Trump said it was his “great honor” to endorse each candidate, emphasizing that they would work to put American families, workers, and businesses first.

Several Candidates Hold Strong Republican Advantages

Several of Trump’s endorsed candidates are running in districts that Republicans are expected to retain.

According to the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, the congressional races involving John Cowan, Brent Taylor, and Steve Toth are all rated Solid Republican, making them among the safest GOP seats on the 2026 map.

Taylor will first compete in an August Republican primary before advancing to the general election.

Steve Toth enters the race after defeating Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) in this year’s Republican primary, while Jenny Honeycutt is seeking to replace Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

Although Honeycutt’s district remains favorable for Republicans, Cook recently shifted its rating from Solid Republican to Likely Republican, signaling a somewhat more competitive race.

Competitive Districts Could Shape Control of Congress

Not every Trump-backed candidate is running in traditionally Republican territory.

Anthony DiLorenzo is competing in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, which Cook currently rates as Likely Democrat.

Jeanine Driscoll is challenging Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen in New York’s 4th Congressional District, a seat rated Lean Democrat.

Meanwhile, Barb Regnitz is running in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District, another race currently considered Likely Democrat.

If Republicans are able to flip even a handful of these competitive districts, it could strengthen the GOP’s position in the House following the 2026 elections.

Trump Continues to Shape the Republican Party

Trump’s latest endorsements demonstrate that he remains one of the Republican Party’s most influential figures heading into the midterm elections.

His backing often brings increased national attention, stronger fundraising, grassroots enthusiasm, and valuable support from conservative voters during both primary and general election campaigns.

As the 2026 election season continues, Trump’s endorsements are expected to remain closely watched by candidates, donors, and voters alike. With control of Congress once again at stake, the president is making clear that he intends to play a major role in determining which Republicans carry the party’s banner into November.