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Trump Issues Dual Endorsements for Arizona's 2026 GOP Governor Primary

In an unusual move, Donald Trump backs both Karrin Taylor Robson and Andy Biggs, emphasizing his confidence in their ability to challenge Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs.

FILE - Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., center, speaks as members of the House Freedom Caucus hold a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, on March 10, 2023. From left are Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Fla., Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
FILE - Republican candidates for Arizona governor Karrin Taylor Robson, left, and Paola Tulliani-Zen, right, arrive on the set prior to a PBS televised debate, on June 29, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Then Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump is seen speaking during a rally at Mullett Arena on October 24, 2024, in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Donald Trump endorsed both Karrin Taylor Robson and Andy Biggs for the 2026 Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary in a Truth Social post on April 21, 2025.
  • Trump initially endorsed Robson when she was the only declared candidate but extended his support to Biggs after his unexpected entry into the race.
  • In his endorsement, Trump described both candidates as 'fantastic,' 'terrific,' and 'wonderful,' adding that 'either one will never let you down.'
  • The dual endorsement highlights Trump's strategy of maintaining influence in key GOP contests by supporting multiple candidates.
  • Arizona's 2026 gubernatorial race is set to be a high-stakes contest in this critical swing state, with incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs seeking reelection.