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Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign

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President Donald Trump says he’s endorsing Nassau County’s Republican executive for governor in next fall’s New York race.

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CBS News
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Rep. Stefanik's exit (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 19, 2025
CBS News's feed description
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
WTOP Washington DC
Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Dec 20, 2025
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
President Donald Trump says he’s endorsing Nassau County’s Republican executive for governor in next fall’s New York race.
New York Post
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman for NY governor — a day after GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik dropped out of race (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 19, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Donald Trump backed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor Saturday, a day after Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) announced her stunning withdrawal from the race.
Fox News
Trump endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor after Stefanik's exit (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 20, 2025
Fox News's feed description
President endorses Nassau County leader for New York governor one day after Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., withdrew from the 2026 gubernatorial campaign.
The Daily Caller
Trump Finally Endorses Gubernatorial Candidate After Frontrunner Drops Out (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Dec 20, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
President Trump endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to be the GOP nominee for New York governor Saturday after Rep. Elise Stefanik dropped out.
NBC News
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor race after Elise Stefanik drops bid (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 20, 2025
NBC News's feed description
President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman in the New York gubernatorial race, just one day after Rep.
Newsweek
Trump backs Bruce Blakeman for NY governor after Elise Stefanik suspends campaign (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 20, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Trump endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor, one day after Elise Stefanik suspended her campaign.
NBC New York
President Trump backs Blakeman for New York governor after Stefanik drops out (opens NBC New York)
Published Dec 20, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in the race for New York governor, barely 24 hours after another favorite of...
ABC 7 New York
Trump endorses Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman for NY governor (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Dec 20, 2025
ABC 7 New York's feed description
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's endorsing Nassau County's Republican executive for governor in next fall's New York race.
FOX 5 New York
Donald Trump endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for NY governor (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Dec 20, 2025
FOX 5 New York's feed description
President Trump called Blakeman "a fantastic guy" who "is MAGA all the way."

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