Trump endorses Paul Gosar for re-election in Arizona’s 9th district

Trump gave his “Complete and Total Endorsement” to the Republican congressman, calling him a “MAGA Warrior” who has supported the president's agenda from the start.

First Published: July 10, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump endorsed Congressman Paul Gosar for re-election in Arizona’s 9th Congressional District on a Truth Social post on July 10, 2026 at 1:51 PM EST.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S., is an America First Patriot, who is doing a fantastic job representing Arizona’s 9th Congressional District! A MAGA Warrior, who has been with us from the very beginning, Paul is working hard to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Dr. Paul Gosar has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”

Trump called Gosar an “America First Patriot” and a “MAGA Warrior.” He praised the Arizona Republican for his work on economic growth, tax cuts, deregulation, domestic manufacturing, energy policy, border security, military and veteran support, and Second Amendment protections. The endorsement described Gosar as someone who “has been with us from the very beginning,” signaling the congressman’s long-standing alignment with Trump’s political movement.

Paul Gosar, a dentist by training, has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011 (see house.gov). He represented Arizona’s 1st Congressional District from 2011 to 2013 and the 4th district from 2013 to 2023 (see legistorm.com). He has held the 9th district seat since redistricting took effect ahead of the 2023 term. His official congressional page lists veterans’ issues, Second Amendment rights, constitutional matters, and immigration among his key policy priorities (see house.gov).

The endorsement is part of a broader pattern of Trump using Truth Social to shape Republican races. Zenger analysis of Trump’s posting activity shows 91 of his 503 Truth Social posts in the past 30 days focused on elections, making it one of the most frequent subjects on his feed.

Gosar has not yet faced a formal challenger in the 2026 cycle. Trump’s early and emphatic backing could deter potential primary opponents and consolidate Republican support in the deep-red district. The endorsement follows Trump’s familiar template of issuing a “Complete and Total Endorsement” — a phrase he has used repeatedly to signal his strongest support for allied candidates.