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Trump’s ‘Complete and Total’ Endorsement Boosts Abbott’s Fourth-Term Bid

The move underscores GOP plans to grow TexasU.S. House delegation via new maps, elevating border security as a defining issue for 2026.

Overview

  • Trump announced his endorsement Tuesday on Truth Social, calling Greg Abbott “an exceptional Governor” and offering “Complete and Total” support.
  • Abbott thanked Trump and said they would continue working together to build a stronger, safer and more prosperous Texas and America.
  • The endorsement highlights Abbott’s mid‑decade redistricting push, passed after special sessions and a Democratic quorum break, with maps expected to add five GOP‑leaning U.S. House seats.
  • Abbott’s record aligns closely with Trump on border and public‑safety priorities, including Operation Lone Star and state-supported barrier projects.
  • Abbott launched his reelection bid Sunday with nearly $90 million on hand and a focus on property‑tax changes, as Democrats line up challengers for 2026.