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.
What an improvement! We need to do this for our state legislature!
Unfortunately, I can undoubtedly expect that my union will be using my funds to do everything possible to fight his reelection.
I’m guessing that will be a complete waste of their money. He is a force to be reckoned with and we are so lucky to have him.
I met with Nick in DC during the annual emergency medical services (EMS) on the Hill Day in April, and represented Alaska EMS. His depth of knowledge and interest in our national bills like Medicare Treat-in-Place reimbursement and Mobile Integrated Healthcare was very cool. And by the time I left, he was now a member of the Congressional EMS Caucus. That’s a big deal to have a voice from an ultra-rural state for national EMS policy. We get run over by the urban states and have to live with their wants and desires. Not anymore! I’m a big Nick fan, big time!
Thank you Brian! KL6C
I’m a fan too. I’m about to go Republican.
Welcome to your family’s sanity, Mark.
Glad Trump endorsed The Nickster. Our Congressman for All Alaskans has done more for the state in just a few short years that what’s-her-name. Keep up the good work, Congressman Begich.
Good work Nick, now how’s about doing something on the national level like passing a voter id law. I see that as one of the most important issues that needs to be passed before the midterms.
TS Eliot said”then fool’s approval stings”. An endorsement by the Fertilization President, whose nationwide approval rating is the lowest since time began, is the kiss of death. As a critical thinking liberal, I couldn’t be more excited.