U.S. President Donald Trump greets attendees during the Congressional Picnic at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee
(Washington, DC) – President Donald Trump is celebrating what he says was a perfect endorsement record after a major election night for MAGA-backed candidates.
Trump claimed that 37 candidates endorsed by him won their races, while none of his endorsed candidates lost. The statement immediately became a victory lap for the former president’s influence inside the Republican Party.
The results, if upheld across the board, would reinforce Trump’s grip on GOP primaries and down-ballot races heading into the next election cycle.
Trump’s endorsement remains one of the most powerful forces in Republican politics, especially in contested primaries where candidates compete to prove they are closest to the America First movement.
Supporters say the wins show Republican voters still trust Trump’s political instincts. Critics argue the party is becoming too dependent on his approval.
