Overview
- The endorsement was posted on Truth Social, where the president offered a “complete and total” backing of Trever Nehls.
- Texas’ 22nd District is considered safely Republican, making the March 3, 2026 GOP primary the likely decider of the seat.
- Rep. Troy Nehls announced on Nov. 29 that he will not seek reelection after this Congress, setting up the open-seat contest.
- Trump highlighted Trever Nehls’ service as a former Fort Bend County constable and retired U.S. Army colonel while outlining priorities on border security, crime, taxes, regulations and gun rights.
- Trever Nehls said he was honored by the endorsement and pledged to work to turn the president’s executive actions into permanent law.