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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump backs Republican rivals in Arizona governor's race after Rep. Biggs enters contest: 'I had a problem'
Faced with a dilemma following his endorsement of conservative Karrin Taylor Robson to run for governor of Arizona, President Donald Trump on Monday announced that he will also support Republican Rep. Andy Biggs after the lawmaker "unexpectedly" entered the contest. Robson, a small business owner and lawyer, received Trump's endorsement when no one else was running, Trump said in a Truth Social post. "I like Karrin Taylor Robson of Arizona a lot, and when she asked me to Endorse her, with nobody else running, I Endorsed her, and was happy to do so," Trump wrote. "When Andy Biggs decided to run for Governor, quite unexpectedly, I had a problem." As a workaround, Trump decided to endorse both candidates. Biggs and Robson, both Republicans, have touted Trump's backing. 'I Will Not Rest': Border State Gubernatorial Hopeful Launches Campaign Weeks After Trump Backed Her "Two fantastic candidates, two terrific people, two wonderful champions, and it is therefore my Great Honor TO GIVE MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT TO BOTH," Trump said. "Either one will never let you down. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Read On The Fox News App In a statement to Fox News Digital, Robson said she was grateful for Trump's endorsement. "I am so grateful to have the President's support! Today, President Donald Trump reaffirmed what he told me from the rally stage in December when he urged me to run: That he supports me and has fully endorsed my Arizona First campaign. I cannot wait to be in the Governor's Office as a partner to his conservative, America First agenda. Onward!" Trump's House Allies Unviel Bill 'Hand In Hand' With Doge Crackdown "Thank you, @realDonaldTrump!" Biggs wrote on social media. "It's been an honor to support you and fight for your agenda since 2016. I look forward to fighting along side you as Governor of Arizona, the greatest state in the nation!" Both candidates have pledged to focus on cutting taxes and stronger border security. "I thank President Trump for his strong endorsement and look forward to working with him to secure our border and make Arizona safe again," Robson said in a statement at the time of Trump's February endorsement. "Like President Trump, I know how to create jobs. And like President Trump, I will not rest until our border is secure and Arizona families are safe." Arizona is currently led by incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who took office in 2023. The general election will be held on Nov. 3, article source: Trump backs Republican rivals in Arizona governor's race after Rep. Biggs enters contest: 'I had a problem'
Fox News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump backs Republican rivals in Arizona governor's race after Rep. Biggs enters contest: 'I had a problem'
Faced with a dilemma following his endorsement of conservative Karrin Taylor Robson to run for governor of Arizona, President Donald Trump on Monday announced that he will also support Republican Rep. Andy Biggs after the lawmaker "unexpectedly" entered the contest. Robson, a small business owner and lawyer, received Trump's endorsement when no one else was running, Trump said in a Truth Social post. "I like Karrin Taylor Robson of Arizona a lot, and when she asked me to Endorse her, with nobody else running, I Endorsed her, and was happy to do so," Trump wrote. "When Andy Biggs decided to run for Governor, quite unexpectedly, I had a problem." As a workaround, Trump decided to endorse both candidates. Biggs and Robson, both Republicans, have touted Trump's backing. "Two fantastic candidates, two terrific people, two wonderful champions, and it is therefore my Great Honor TO GIVE MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT TO BOTH," Trump said. "Either one will never let you down. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" In a statement to Fox News Digital, Robson said she was grateful for Trump's endorsement. "I am so grateful to have the President's support! Today, President Donald Trump reaffirmed what he told me from the rally stage in December when he urged me to run: That he supports me and has fully endorsed my Arizona First campaign. I cannot wait to be in the Governor's Office as a partner to his conservative, America First agenda. Onward!" "Thank you, @realDonaldTrump!" Biggs wrote on social media. "It's been an honor to support you and fight for your agenda since 2016. I look forward to fighting along side you as Governor of Arizona, the greatest state in the nation!" Both candidates have pledged to focus on cutting taxes and stronger border security. "I thank President Trump for his strong endorsement and look forward to working with him to secure our border and make Arizona safe again," Robson said in a statement at the time of Trump's February endorsement. "Like President Trump, I know how to create jobs. And like President Trump, I will not rest until our border is secure and Arizona families are safe." Arizona is currently led by incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who took office in 2023. The general election will be held on Nov. 3, 2026.
Newsweek
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Trump Endorses Both Republican Candidates in Arizona Governor's Race
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed both Republican candidates in the Arizona gubernatorial race. Newsweek has reached out to Representative Andy Biggs' office and to Karrin Taylor Robson via Valley Partnership by email Monday night. Why It Matters Trump historically touts successful endorsements as a means of political clout and savviness on social media and during speeches. Trump won the swing state in the 2024 presidential election but has notably backed candidates like Kari Lake and Abe Hamadeh, who did not win their elections. The GOP gubernatorial midterm primary next year will determine Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs' opponent and pose a litmus test for voter sentiment on Trump in the key battleground state of Arizona. What To Know In a post to Truth Social on Monday, Trump said, "I like Karrin Taylor Robson of Arizona a lot, and when she asked me to Endorse her, with nobody else running, I Endorsed her, and was happy to do so." Trump continued, "When Andy Biggs decided to run for Governor, quite unexpectedly, I had a problem — Two fantastic candidates, two terrific people, two wonderful champions, and it is therefore my Great Honor TO GIVE MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT TO BOTH. Either one will never let you down. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Biggs is a longtime MAGA supporter and ally of the president and has been in Congress since 2016. Taylor Robson has been a conservative activist in the state and a business leader. She previously ran for governor in the state in 2022 but was beaten in the primary by Lake. Then-Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump is seen speaking during a rally at Mullett Arena on October 24, 2024, in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by) Then-Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump is seen speaking during a rally at Mullett Arena on October 24, 2024, in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by) What People Are Saying Biggs on X, formerly Twitter, reacting to Trump's endorsement on Monday: "Thank you, @realDonaldTrump! It's been an honor to support you and fight for your agenda since 2016. I look forward to fighting along side you as Governor of Arizona, the greatest state in the nation!" Taylor Robson posted to X on Monday, reacting to Trump's endorsement: "THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT! Today, @realDonaldTrump reaffirmed what he told me in December when he urged me to run on stage: That he supports me & has fully endorsed my Arizona First campaign. I cannot wait to be on the 9th floor as a partner to his America First agenda. Onward!" Charlie Kirk, CEO and founder of conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA, posted to X on Monday: "Andy Biggs will easily win the primary and will be the next Governor of Arizona. Let's go!" Lake posted to X on Monday: "Wow! President Trump just endorsed Andy Biggs for Arizona Governor. Congratulations @andybiggs4az. MAGA!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸" What Happens Next Arizona's primary election is set for August 4, 2026. This is a developing story that will be updated with additional information.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump endorses both Biggs and Robson in unusual Arizona governor's race move
Karrin Taylor Robson entered the 2026 governor's race with the endorsement of President Donald Trump. But on April 21, 2025, Trump also endorsed U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, her chief rival for the GOP nomination. Photos by Gage Skidmore | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 When Karrin Taylor Robson launched her 2026 campaign for governor, she did so with a coveted endorsement from President Donald Trump — something she was banking on to reverse her fortunes from 2022, when she lost the GOP primary to the Trump-endorsed Kari Lake. But Trump on Monday scrambled that political calculus when he announced he was also endorsing Andy Biggs, Robson's chief opponent in the bid to be the Republican nominee who challenges Gov. Katie Hobbs next November. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Trump gave an enthusiastic endorsement of Biggs, a four-term Congressman from Gilbert and longtime Trump ally, in a post on his social media site, Truth Social. But the president also wrote that he would continue to support Karrin Taylor Robson, who he endorsed in December, before she even announced her plan to run for the office. 'I like Karrin Taylor Robson of Arizona a lot, and when she asked me to Endorse her, with nobody else running, I Endorsed her, and was happy to do so,' Trump wrote in the social media post. 'When Andy Biggs decided to run for Governor, quite unexpectedly, I had a problem — Two fantastic candidates, two terrific people, two wonderful champions, and it is therefore my Great Honor TO GIVE MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT TO BOTH. Either one will never let you down. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!' Biggs announced his plan to run for governor in late January. This isn't the first time Trump has endorsed multiple Republican opponents in an important Arizona election. After initially endorsing former candidate for attorney general, Abe Hamadeh, in last year's Republican primary to represent Arizona's 8th Congressional District, Trump also threw his backing behind Hamadeh's opponent, venture capitalist Blake Masters, just a few days before the election. Hamadeh went on to take the seat in the general election. Both Biggs and Robson thanked Trump for his endorsement on Monday. 'THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT!,' Robson said on the social media site X. 'Today, @realDonaldTrump reaffirmed what he told me in December when he urged me to run on stage: That he supports me & has fully endorsed my Arizona First campaign.' 'Thank you, @realDonaldTrump!' Biggs wrote on X. 'It's been an honor to support you and fight for your agenda since 2016. I look forward to fighting along side you as Governor of Arizona, the greatest state in the nation!' Neither the Robson or Biggs campaigns immediately responded to a request for comment on the double endorsement. The winner of the 2026 Republican primary for Arizona governor will likely face Hobbs in the general election. Hobbs beat Lake by more than 17,000 votes to take the office in 2022. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
