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TRUMP BACKS AMERICA FIRST: President Endorses Two Western Lt. Governors for Re-Election

Gary FranchiApril 14, 2026278 views
TRUMP BACKS AMERICA FIRST: President Endorses Two Western Lt. Governors for Re-Election
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President Donald Trump flexed his political muscle Monday, endorsing two key America First allies for re-election as lieutenant governors in Nevada and Idaho—a clear signal that the MAGA movement isn't slowing down as we head into the midterm cycle.

In back-to-back Truth Social posts, Trump threw his considerable weight behind Nevada Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony and Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, praising both leaders for their unwavering commitment to conservative principles and constitutional governance.

"Stavros Anthony has been a tremendous fighter for the people of Nevada," Trump posted. "He stands with law enforcement, supports our Second Amendment, and fights against the radical left policies destroying so many states. He has my Complete and Total Endorsement!"

The endorsements come as no surprise to those watching Trump's strategic approach to building a nationwide MAGA coalition. Both Anthony and Bedke have proven themselves as reliable conservative warriors in states that serve as crucial firebreaks against liberal policies creeping in from failed blue states like California.

Anthony, in particular, has been a stalwart defender of election integrity in Nevada—a state that witnessed significant irregularities during the 2020 election cycle. His commitment to securing Nevada's elections and standing up to the radical left's agenda has made him a target of Democrat attacks, which only proves he's doing something right.

Meanwhile, Idaho's Bedke has helped keep the Gem State as one of America's last bastions of constitutional governance, supporting policies that protect individual liberty while the federal government continues its overreach under the previous Biden regime.

These endorsements demonstrate Trump's continued influence in shaping the political landscape across America. When the 47th President speaks, conservatives listen—and Democrats tremble.

For patriots in Nevada and Idaho, the choice is clear: stick with proven America First leaders who will fight for your freedoms, or risk letting establishment politicians compromise your constitutional rights. The MAGA movement's expansion into every corner of America continues, one endorsement at a time.

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Gary Franchi

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LibertyDefender2024VerifiedApr 14, 2026
Great to see Trump staying engaged in state races. The swamp exists at every level of government and we need fighters everywhere.
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GrassrootsGOPVerifiedApr 14, 2026
Exactly! State governments are our last line of defense against federal tyranny.
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AmericaFirstMomVerifiedApr 14, 2026
My family moved to the West specifically because of leaders like these who actually defend conservative principles. We need more politicians willing to stand up to the establishment.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedApr 15, 2026
This is exactly the kind of grassroots support we need to build the movement from the ground up. Presidential endorsements for state races show Trump understands politics is local too.
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ConstitutionalPatriotVerifiedApr 15, 2026
Which specific policies have these Lt. Governors championed that align with America First principles? I want to make sure I'm fully informed before the election.
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StateWatcherVerifiedApr 15, 2026
Both have been strong on election integrity and pushing back against ESG mandates in their states.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedApr 15, 2026
Finally! We need leaders who put America first instead of globalist interests. These endorsements show Trump is still fighting for conservative values at every level of government.
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FreedomRider88VerifiedApr 15, 2026
Absolutely right! State leadership matters just as much as federal.
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TrumpTrain2024VerifiedApr 15, 2026
AMERICA FIRST! 🇺🇸
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ProudAmerican76VerifiedApr 16, 2026
These endorsements carry real weight with conservative voters. Hope both Lt. Governors win big in November!
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WesternConservativeVerifiedApr 16, 2026
As someone living in one of these states, I can tell you these Lt. Governors have been solid on border security and standing up to federal overreach. They deserve our support.