Trump backs former critic Sununu in high-stakes swing state Senate race
Confidence requires clarity.
President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed former Sen. John E. Sununu of New Hampshire, a longtime GOP Trump critic, over one of his first-term ambassadors, former Sen. Scott Brown, in a crucial Senate race that's one of a handful that may determine the Senate majority in the midterm elections.
Sununu, who was praised by Trump as an "America First Patriot" who "will work tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda," is seen by top Senate Republicans as the strongest candidate to flip the seat held by longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is retiring at the end of this year rather than seek re-election to a fourth six-year term.
"John E. Sununu has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN — ELECT JOHN E. SUNUNU," Trump emphasized, in a post on social media.
Sununu is a former three-term representative who defeated then-Gov. Shaheen in New Hampshire's 2002 Senate election. But the senator lost to Shaheen in their 2008 rematch.
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"I want to thank the President for his support and thank the thousands of Granite Staters who are supporting me," Sununu said after landing Trump's endorsement.
The endorsement will further boost Sununu, who enjoys a polling and fundraising advantage over Brown.
After Trump's endorsement, the Senate Leadership Fund, which is aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, said on X that "John Sununu is the clear choice to be New Hampshire's next US Senator, and President Trump's critical endorsement has put an end to the primary."
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But Brown, as of now, has no intentions of dropping out.
"I’ve always believed that the people of New Hampshire are the ultimate authority on our future, and they deserve a choice between candidates seeking to earn their support," he said in a statement.
And apparently questioning Sununu's MAGA credentials, he added, "I am running to ensure our America First agenda is led by someone who views this mission not as a career path, but as a continuation of a lifelong commitment to service."
Brown emphasized, "My priorities for New Hampshire remain clear: a stronger economy, a secure border, reliable and affordable energy and better health care for our veterans. This mission has always been about you, not me. Let’s keep working!"
Sununu is a brand name in New Hampshire politics. His father, John H. Sununu, is a former governor who later served as chief of staff in …
Confidence requires clarity.
President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed former Sen. John E. Sununu of New Hampshire, a longtime GOP Trump critic, over one of his first-term ambassadors, former Sen. Scott Brown, in a crucial Senate race that's one of a handful that may determine the Senate majority in the midterm elections.
Sununu, who was praised by Trump as an "America First Patriot" who "will work tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda," is seen by top Senate Republicans as the strongest candidate to flip the seat held by longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is retiring at the end of this year rather than seek re-election to a fourth six-year term.
"John E. Sununu has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN — ELECT JOHN E. SUNUNU," Trump emphasized, in a post on social media.
Sununu is a former three-term representative who defeated then-Gov. Shaheen in New Hampshire's 2002 Senate election. But the senator lost to Shaheen in their 2008 rematch.
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"I want to thank the President for his support and thank the thousands of Granite Staters who are supporting me," Sununu said after landing Trump's endorsement.
The endorsement will further boost Sununu, who enjoys a polling and fundraising advantage over Brown.
After Trump's endorsement, the Senate Leadership Fund, which is aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, said on X that "John Sununu is the clear choice to be New Hampshire's next US Senator, and President Trump's critical endorsement has put an end to the primary."
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But Brown, as of now, has no intentions of dropping out.
"I’ve always believed that the people of New Hampshire are the ultimate authority on our future, and they deserve a choice between candidates seeking to earn their support," he said in a statement.
And apparently questioning Sununu's MAGA credentials, he added, "I am running to ensure our America First agenda is led by someone who views this mission not as a career path, but as a continuation of a lifelong commitment to service."
Brown emphasized, "My priorities for New Hampshire remain clear: a stronger economy, a secure border, reliable and affordable energy and better health care for our veterans. This mission has always been about you, not me. Let’s keep working!"
Sununu is a brand name in New Hampshire politics. His father, John H. Sununu, is a former governor who later served as chief of staff in …
Trump backs former critic Sununu in high-stakes swing state Senate race
Confidence requires clarity.
President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed former Sen. John E. Sununu of New Hampshire, a longtime GOP Trump critic, over one of his first-term ambassadors, former Sen. Scott Brown, in a crucial Senate race that's one of a handful that may determine the Senate majority in the midterm elections.
Sununu, who was praised by Trump as an "America First Patriot" who "will work tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda," is seen by top Senate Republicans as the strongest candidate to flip the seat held by longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is retiring at the end of this year rather than seek re-election to a fourth six-year term.
"John E. Sununu has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN — ELECT JOHN E. SUNUNU," Trump emphasized, in a post on social media.
Sununu is a former three-term representative who defeated then-Gov. Shaheen in New Hampshire's 2002 Senate election. But the senator lost to Shaheen in their 2008 rematch.
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"I want to thank the President for his support and thank the thousands of Granite Staters who are supporting me," Sununu said after landing Trump's endorsement.
The endorsement will further boost Sununu, who enjoys a polling and fundraising advantage over Brown.
After Trump's endorsement, the Senate Leadership Fund, which is aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, said on X that "John Sununu is the clear choice to be New Hampshire's next US Senator, and President Trump's critical endorsement has put an end to the primary."
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But Brown, as of now, has no intentions of dropping out.
"I’ve always believed that the people of New Hampshire are the ultimate authority on our future, and they deserve a choice between candidates seeking to earn their support," he said in a statement.
And apparently questioning Sununu's MAGA credentials, he added, "I am running to ensure our America First agenda is led by someone who views this mission not as a career path, but as a continuation of a lifelong commitment to service."
Brown emphasized, "My priorities for New Hampshire remain clear: a stronger economy, a secure border, reliable and affordable energy and better health care for our veterans. This mission has always been about you, not me. Let’s keep working!"
Sununu is a brand name in New Hampshire politics. His father, John H. Sununu, is a former governor who later served as chief of staff in …
