President Donald Trump on Saturday, one day after Rep. Elise Stefanik dropped out of the New York governor’s race and said she is leaving Congress, endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in his run for New York governor in a challenge against incumbent Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul.
“Highly Respected and very popular Nassau County Executive, Bruce Blakeman, is running to be the next Governor of New York,” Trump said in a statement on his Truth Social page, backing the Republican as he launches a statewide campaign focused on public safety, affordability, and opposition to New York’s sanctuary policies.
“Bruce is MAGA all the way, and has been with me from the very beginning,” Trump added. “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.”
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