President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed both Republican candidates in the Arizona gubernatorial race.
Newsweek has reached out to Representative Andy Biggs’ office and to Karrin Taylor Robson via Valley Partnership by email Monday night.
Why It Matters
Trump historically touts successful endorsements as a means of political clout and savviness on social media and during speeches.
Trump won the swing state in the 2024 presidential election but has notably backed candidates like Kari Lake and Abe Hamadeh, who did not win their elections.
The GOP gubernatorial midterm primary next year will determine Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs‘ opponent and pose a litmus test for voter sentiment on Trump in the key battleground state of Arizona.
What To Know
In a post to Truth Social on Monday, Trump said, “I like Karrin Taylor Robson of Arizona a lot, and when she asked me to Endorse her, with nobody else running, I Endorsed her, and was happy to do so.”
Trump continued, “When Andy Biggs decided to run for Governor, quite unexpectedly, I had a problem — Two fantastic candidates, two terrific people, two wonderful champions, and it is therefore my Great Honor TO GIVE MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT TO BOTH. Either one will never let you down. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Biggs is a longtime MAGA supporter and ally of the president and has been in Congress since 2016.
Taylor Robson has been a conservative activist in the state and a business leader. She previously ran for governor in the state in 2022 but was beaten in the primary by Lake.
What People Are Saying
Biggs on X, formerly Twitter, reacting to Trump’s endorsement on Monday: “Thank you, @realDonaldTrump! It’s been an honor to support you and fight for your agenda since 2016. I look forward to fighting along side you as Governor of Arizona, the greatest state in the nation!”
Taylor Robson posted to X on Monday, reacting to Trump’s endorsement: “THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT! Today, @realDonaldTrump reaffirmed what he told me in December when he urged me to run on stage: That he supports me & has fully endorsed my Arizona First campaign. I cannot wait to be on the 9th floor as a partner to his America First agenda. Onward!”
Charlie Kirk, CEO and founder of conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA, posted to X on Monday: “Andy Biggs will easily win the primary and will be the next Governor of Arizona. Let’s go!”
Lake posted to X on Monday: “Wow! President Trump just endorsed Andy Biggs for Arizona Governor. Congratulations @andybiggs4az. MAGA!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸”
What Happens Next
Arizona’s primary election is set for August 4, 2026.
This is a developing story that will be updated with additional information.