Trump Endorses Hempstead Tax Receiver Driscoll in New York’s 4th District Race

Trump backs Jeanine Driscoll for New York's 4th Congressional District, casting the tax receiver as an America First choice against Democrat Laura Gillen.

First Published: August 13, 2026, 2:36 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump endorsed Jeanine Driscoll, the tax receiver in the Town of Hempstead, for New York’s 4th Congressional District. Trump cast Driscoll as an America First candidate and drew a contrast with her Democratic opponent, Laura Gillen. He framed the race as a choice on taxes, borders and law enforcement.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “It is my Great Honor to endorse Highly Respected Hempstead Town Receiver, Jeanine Driscoll, who is running to represent the tremendous people of New York’s 4th Congressional District! As the Receiver of Taxes in America’s largest town, Jeanine knows the AMERICA FIRST Policies required to Grow our Economy, Create GREAT Jobs, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., and Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE. Her opponent, Laura Gillen, voted against NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, and NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY and, if she and the Dumocrats ever got in, all of these things would be terminated. She wants massive Tax Increases, Open Borders, Men playing in Women’s Sports, and Transgender for Everybody. On the other hand, Jeanine Driscoll will work tirelessly to Safeguard our Elections, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our Incredible Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Jeanine Driscoll has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from New York’s 4th Congressional District – SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” on August 13, 2026 at 6:26 PM ET.

This is Trump’s 19th message released today, and the last post was 11 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 156 of his 501 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.

Driscoll serves as the Receiver of Taxes in the Town of Hempstead, which the town describes as America’s largest township, according to hempsteadny.gov. She is running for Congress, according to jeaninedriscoll.com. Her opponent is Democrat Laura Gillen, according to lauragillen.com, and the district is competitive, according to house.gov.

Trump tied his endorsement to specific tax measures, saying Gillen voted against no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and no tax on Social Security. He said those provisions would end if Democrats regained power. Those claims about Gillen’s votes reflect Trump’s characterization in his post. A win for Driscoll would add a Republican voice from Long Island, while a Gillen victory would keep the district in Democratic hands. The materials at hand do not specify a vote date, and Trump’s post named no schedule.