On TruthSocial, President Donald Trump came out with an enthusiastic early endorsement of Congressman Nick Begich, who was sworn in as Alaska’s replacement for Mary Peltola just 130 days ago. Presumably, Begich will be running for reelection in 2026.
“Congressman Nick Begich is doing an incredible job representing the Great People of Alaska, a State I love, and WON BIG THREE TIMES, in 2016, 2020, and 2024! A very successful Businessman, Nick knows the America First Policies required to Create Great Jobs, Cut Taxes, Strengthen our Economy, and Eliminate Government Waste. He will never stop fighting to Secure our Border, Stop Migrant Crime, Halt the Flow of Illegal Drugs, Strengthen our Military/Vets, Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Nick Begich has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!” Trump wrote.
Trump wasn’t always a Begich supporter. He had been told by politically connected people in Alaska to back Nancy Dahlstrom for Congress, but Dahlstrom did not come out ahead in the primary, and she withdrew her name from the general election ballot in order to not split the Republican vote.
Then, in September, Trump was convinced by Alaskans to endorse Begich, who had been a Trump supporter and campaign donor since the president first ran for office in 2016 and who has been an advocate for the America First agenda from the outset.
I had high hopes for Nick Begich, but he is exceeding my expectations.