Trump Boasts His Endorsement is ‘Strongest in History of Politics’
The President accused media of purposefully misrepresenting his endorsement record, which he says is the strongest in history.
President Donald Trump has vehemently defended his endorsement record, claiming it is "the strongest in the history of politics." In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump attacked journalist Kristen Welker and the left-leaning news media for questioning his endorsement success. Welker, who moderates NBC News' Meet the Press, claimed that Trump had mixed results in his endorsements in recent elections.
Trump accused Welker of making "purposeful inaccuracies" when reporting on his endorsement record. The FCC, an independent agency overseeing broadcast and radio networks, is reportedly investigating Welker for her inaccurate portrayal of Trump's endorsements. According to Trump, Welker's criticism will result in consequences. Ballotpedia, an elections tracker, reported that Trump made 312 primary endorsements in 2026 alone, with 97% of his endorsed candidates winning their primaries as of early July.
Trump's success rate is highest in primary elections, with a 96% success rate in 2024, compared to 89% in general elections. This year, as of August 5, Trump has endorsed 313 primary candidates, with a 96% success rate, and 39 general election candidates. Trump's endorsement record far surpasses that of former President Joe Biden, who endorsed fewer candidates during his term, with a 50% success rate in general elections in 2021 and 100% in 2024.
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