Overview
- Trump announced his support Tuesday evening on Truth Social, calling Abbott an exceptional governor who will not let voters down.
- Abbott thanked Trump in a post on X and said they would work together to build a stronger, safer, more prosperous Texas and America.
- In his message, Trump praised Abbott for driving a mid-decade redistricting plan intended to add five Republican-leaning U.S. House seats.
- The new maps were approved after Texas Democrats broke quorum during the first special session and Republicans passed the plan in a second.
- Abbott launched his campaign Sunday under the slogan “Let’s Roll” for an unprecedented fourth term, which would surpass Rick Perry’s tenure if he wins.