Trump Endorses Kailee Buller for New York’s 22nd Congressional District

Trump backs former Agriculture chief of staff Kailee Buller over Democratic Rep. John Mannion in a swing district that could help decide House control.

First Published: August 13, 2026, 1:43 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump endorsed Kailee Buller, a former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for New York’s 22nd Congressional District, casting the race as a fight over taxes and cultural policy.

The endorsement lands in a swing district represented by Democrat John Mannion, a seat both parties view as pivotal in the battle for control of the House of Representatives, according to news.cgtn. Trump framed Buller as an ally who served in his administration and would defend his signature tax priorities.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Kailee Buller, who is running to represent the Fantastic People of New York’s 22nd Congressional District! As the former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in my Administration, Kailee has proven she has the Courage and Wisdom to deliver strong results for the incredible people of her State, and our Nation. She has truly been with us from the beginning! Her opponent, John Mannion, voted against NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, and NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY and, if he and the Dumocrats ever got in, all of these things will be terminated. He wants massive Tax Increases, Open Borders, Men playing in Women’s Sports, and Transgender Mutilization of your Children. No more Thanksgiving if John Mannion and the Dumocrats get in! On the other hand, as your next Congresswoman, Kailee will work hard to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Support our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Strengthen our Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Kailee Buller has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Congresswoman from New York’s 22nd Congressional District — SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” on August 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM ET.

This is Trump’s 9th message released today, and the last post was 19 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 146 of his 491 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.

Trump tied the contest to specific votes, saying Mannion opposed measures to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security. He warned that Democrats would reverse those provisions if they gained power. Buller, he said, would cut taxes, support farmers and ranchers, promote domestic manufacturing and defend the Second Amendment.

The stakes reach beyond one district. The winner of New York’s 22nd could help tip the balance in the House of Representatives, according to news.cgtn, where narrow margins have shaped the fate of major legislation. A Republican pickup would strengthen Trump’s hand on his tax agenda, while a Mannion hold would preserve a Democratic seat in a contested region.

Buller’s résumé anchors the endorsement. As the former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Trump’s administration, she carries direct experience with federal policy affecting farmers and ranchers. Trump cast that background as proof she would deliver for the state and the nation.

The next decision rests with voters in New York’s 22nd Congressional District. Trump did not name an election date in the post, and a timeline for the vote has not been announced.