Trump Endorses Blakeman for New York Governor Ahead of Visit

Trump backs Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for governor, pointing to border security and tax cuts as he prepares to campaign in New York.

First Published: August 13, 2026, 3:26 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for governor of New York, casting him as the Republican who will carry a MAGA agenda into the state’s top office.

Trump framed the endorsement around border security and taxes, praising Blakeman’s work with immigration and law enforcement agencies. He pledged that Blakeman would grow the economy and cut regulations as governor. The endorsement positions Blakeman as a key Republican candidate in the November election, according to the Public Interest summary of Trump’s truthsocial post.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “I am looking forward to being back in the Great State of New York tomorrow, where Highly Respected and very popular Nassau County Executive, Bruce Blakeman, is running to be the next Governor! Bruce is MAGA all the way, and has been with me from the very beginning. As Nassau County Executive, he is working tirelessly with the Brave Heroes of ICE, Border Patrol, and Law Enforcement to Keep Our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Safeguard our Community, and Ensure LAW AND ORDER. As your next Governor, Bruce will continue to fight hard to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes, and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, Advance Election Integrity, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment! Bruce Blakeman is a FANTASTIC guy, will win the big November Election and, without hesitation, has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Governor of the ONCE GREAT STATE OF NEW YORK. BRUCE WILL MAKE IT GREAT AGAIN, AND WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Trump” on August 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM ET.

This is Trump’s 20th message released today, and the last post was 47 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 157 of his 502 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.

Trump said he would travel to New York the following day, tying the visit to Blakeman’s campaign. He described Blakeman as a candidate who has stood with him from the start and who would champion American energy, strengthen the military and defend Second Amendment rights. Trump gave what he called his complete and total endorsement for governor.

The endorsement raises the stakes for the November contest, where a Republican win in a Democratic-leaning state would mark a shift. Blakeman gains a national fundraising and organizing draw with Trump’s backing, while Democratic rivals face a nationalized race centered on immigration, crime and taxes. Voters weighing the platforms Trump listed will decide whether that message carries statewide.

New York voters will settle the endorsement’s impact at the ballot box in the November election. Trump did not specify a date for his stated visit beyond the following day, and the post announced no debate schedule or additional campaign appearances.