Former President Donald Trump carved time out of his schedule on Sunday for Alaska Republican congressional candidate Nick Begich. After being the target of a second assassination attempt, Trump hopped on the phone and called Begich to tell him some good news: He is endorsing him for Congress.
Trump then made it official with a social media post.
“America First Patriot Nick Begich won a primary against a Strong and Respected Candidate in Alaska, a State I love and won by large margins in 2016 and 2020. That Candidate has now withdrawn in favor of Nick, so this time, for the first time in years, we will have a REPUBLICAN against a Democrat – The Republican, Nick Begich, is outstanding, and he will win!” Trump wrote.
“Nick will be an INCREDIBLE Fighter in Congress and will work closely with me to enact MAGA policies. As a very successful Small Businessman, Nick knows how to Fight Inflation, Grow the Economy, Lower Taxes, and Eliminate Government Waste. In Congress, Nick will fight tirelessly to Secure our Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Champion American Energy Independence, Strengthen our Incredible Military/Vets, and Defense our always under siege Second Amendment,” Trump wrote.
Begich has been a Trump supporter since 2016 and endorsed him this election cycle as well.
“Honored to have President @realDonaldTrump’s complete and total endorsement! Together we will Make Alaska – and all of America – Great Again!” Begich wrote on X/Twitter.
“There is a clear difference among the choices for President in this election. Only one presidential candidate has a pro-Alaska agenda and a record of supporting Alaskan resource development – that’s Donald Trump. His strong record in Alaska is one of the many reasons why I was proud to endorse him back in December.” Nick Begich said earlier.
It was a big day of endorsements for Begich. Earlier in the day, he was endorsed by U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Rep. Mary Peltola has said she will not vote for Trump but refuses to tell Alaskans who she will vote for for president.
“Some candidates in this race don’t want to tell Alaskans who they support for President – but Alaskans deserve transparency from their representative in Congress. We deserve to know whether they’ll align with those with a pro-Alaska agenda or with those who want to lock our state down.”
“From opening up vital energy resources, streamlining infrastructure development, and supporting our critical industries, Trump’s America First policies delivered tangible benefits to our great state. I am deeply honored to have his support in this crucial race.”
Under Trump’s presidency, Alaska saw crucial pro-growth policies, including the expansion of oil and gas exploration, reduced federal overreach in land management, and a strong push for job creation within the state’s natural resource sectors. These initiatives helped lay the groundwork for a thriving Alaskan economy, positioning the state as a leader in energy independence and economic growth, Nick Begich added. He said he looks forward to working with President Trump in his next administration to further develop Alaska’s potential, from bolstering the state’s economic base to advancing opportunities for its people.
The Trump endorsement came one day after the Alaska Republican Party re-upped its endorsement of Begich, who the party also gave its sole endorsement to in 2022.
The first major Republican elected official to endorse Begich was Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, who gave his endorsement in January. Donalds is a close friend of Trump and has been seen as an important influence in Trump’s endorsement.
That’s all I needed to hear let’s oust a nit wit named Peltola nick nick nick all my votes are covered now I just need a ballot REPUBLICANS MAGA
Awesome. Go Nick.
Ahhh yet one more reason not to rank him on my ballot. Thanks Nick
As if a RINO (Democrat) would rank Nick Begich. The majority of Alaskans want a candidate, who will fight for Alaska and obviously, if you are anti-Trump, who else would you vote for – Kamala Harris? Thank God for folks like Tulsi Gabbard, who I may not agree on every issue, but who have character and care about our country!
Go Nick Begich for Congress!!! Let’s win this race and defeat Kamala Harris and Mary Peltola in November!
Your handle says it all
Good to hear that President Trump is listening to the majority of Alaskans on this one!
That was my first reaction too.
Here comes the money shot, Nick. Ooops, I shouldn’t say that. Democrats monitor MRAK religiously.
Considering Trumps endorsement track record, this is not necessarily a good thing.
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It is necessarily a VERY good thing.
A fantastic thing.
It’s a double edged word to be sure.
Trump endorsements win. A lot more often than the news would want you to know. per the NY Times, Trump has an 82% success rate when endorsing a candidate. Of course, they had to downplay it with “they were incumbents” or ” they were heavily favored to win” and other excuses.
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Granted, a 100% success track record would be nicer, but in politics being right 82% of the time is impressive.
2022 – In the 36 most competitive House races, as determined by Cook Political Report, Mr. Trump endorsed candidates in five contests. All five lost. Plus he just added Mark Robinson to his strong endorsement this year. #Black Nazi!
And? So?
Did I say Trump endorsed candidates win every time? Nope. It is pretty clear, 82% of his endorsed candidates win.
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Is it possible to limit your sample space, and use stats to make a point that is in fact false? Yes it is, and thanks for demonstrating exactly that.
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More then four out of every five Trump endorsed candidates have won their elections. That is not a handful of specific races, it is across the board, since Trump has been endorsing candidates.
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Then again, you probably think the KC Chiefs are the absolutely worst team to ever play in the NFL because in December 2023 they lost two games in a row.
I’d be willing to bet that Nick will show up to do his job!
Okay, we can now get this juggernaut up to full speed. We’re erecting signs in Juneau, doubling down on donations. Get up, get out, bust a move. May God bless Nick and all his supporters with righteous victory for the greater good of our state and nation.
It’s yellow bricks paving your road to DC now, Go with God’s Grace Nick ! Liberty Ed
About time President Trump understood that Alaskans’ choice has always been Nick Begich
Is Nancy Dahlstrom still sulking?
Congratulations Nick! It’s time to correct the mistake Alaska suffered in electing Mary Peltola. She always puts the democrat party first over Alaska. She also has a lousy attendance in Congress. Let’s vote for Nick Begich November 5th who will put Alaska’s interests first.
The Shaman sisters need to go.
Both of them….Lisa and Mary.
100 % agree!
Begich = 👍
Peltola = 👎
I knew he’d (Trump) come around eventually, now it’s game on!!
My bright red campaign truck will soon be highly visible in Wasilla and surrounding area. 4 X 8 Trump sign on one side and a 4 X 8 Nick Begich on the other. These guys are both a great choice for Alaska and our Constitutional Republic!
What ? No hit piece on Meg Z deciding not to run again ? Can’t blame her a bit considering how much abuse that she’s had to put up with you RWNJ MAGA people.
Meg has fully earned whatever ‘factual observation’ has been thrown her way by not only her own political actions, but also by her massively personally profiting upon the backs of the downtrodden she so proclaims to support, whence said downtrodden make no actual gain for themselves.
Rather, the gain, within monetary advancement, is made by Meg herself.
Afterall, SHE can retire on the graft she receives upon the backs of the downtrodden through the ones that are actually PAYING for her graft.
As a constituent of Comrade Zaletel’s district, I will be delighted to vote against whomever she endorses.
Note to NRA members: Don’t forget the NRA has endorsed Rep. Peltola instead of Nick. Obviously, a bad choice. When an NRA fund raiser calls or when it comes time to renew your membership, tell them why you are supporting Gun Owners of America and The Second Amendment Foundation.
The NRA is absolutely wrong in their endorsement of Peltola.
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However, I will continue to remain a member of the NRA. Until I find a more effective gun rights organization, they will continue to have me as a member. Do I like their management… Nope. Do I think they are idiots for endorsing Peltola, yep. But, what other organization has had the successes equivalent to the NRA? (HINT: None, no other org even comes close.) What other org has the political sway? (None.)
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I will not throw out a perfectly useful tool that is still capable of doing the job because it got a bit of paint on it. Nor will I toss the NRA to the curb because I did not like a decision they made.
Donald Trump sounds like a broken computer spouting out conspiracy theories and obvious lies from some of the deepest sewers of the right-wing echo chamber. Oh, hello MRAK !
Is this the same guy who strongly endorsed Mark Robinson? Does Don Jr. handle the vetting?
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