Trump Endorses Stacy Garrity in Pennsylvania Governor's Race
The endorsement gives Garrity new national visibility in a contest where Gov. Josh Shapiro holds a large fundraising lead.
Overview
- President Donald Trump announced his backing on Truth Social late Tuesday, calling Garrity a "true America First Patriot" and offering his "Complete and Total Endorsement."
- Garrity said she was honored by the support and pledged to work with Trump to defeat Gov. Josh Shapiro in November.
- The endorsement arrives as Garrity’s campaign reported nearly $1.5 million raised from August through December, far short of Shapiro’s roughly $30 million war chest.
- Republicans say the nod could draw donors and energize turnout at the top of the ticket, with potential effects on legislative and U.S. House races in Pennsylvania.
- Democrats immediately tied Garrity to Trump, with state party chair Eugene DePasquale labeling her a rubber stamp and predicting voters will reject her in November.