President Donald Trump has officially thrown his support behind Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh, endorsing the freshman representative for reelection just months after he began his first term in the House.
According to Fox News, Trump issued a "Complete and Total Endorsement" for Hamadeh on his Truth Social platform, describing the Arizona Republican as "an America First Patriot" who "WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!"
The endorsement comes less than six months into Hamadeh's congressional tenure, signaling early support from the president for the lawmaker's future political aspirations. Trump previously endorsed Hamadeh in December 2023 ahead of the 2024 GOP primary for Arizona's 8th Congressional District.
Trump's relationship with Hamadeh has evolved since the 2024 election cycle when the president initially backed the freshman lawmaker for his first congressional run.
In an unusual political move before the 2024 contest, Trump issued a dual endorsement for both Hamadeh and another Republican primary candidate, Blake Masters. Despite sharing Trump's endorsement with another contender, Hamadeh ultimately prevailed in the primary and went on to win the general election.
The president's renewed and exclusive endorsement now solidifies Hamadeh's position as Trump's preferred candidate in the district. This early support could discourage potential primary challengers and help Hamadeh secure his position in a traditionally Republican-leaning district.
Since taking office, Hamadeh has worked to establish himself as an outspoken conservative aligned with Trump's agenda in the House.
In February, the Arizona Republican introduced a resolution aimed at limiting the types of flags that may be displayed in House facilities. The measure would restrict displays to the American flag and select others, including state flags of represented districts and flags of visiting foreign dignitaries during official visits.
Hamadeh defended his proposal earlier this month on social media, writing: "Congress is supposed to embody the AMERICAN people. That's why I've introduced a resolution to ban foreign and ideological flags in the Halls of Congress. It's pathetic that I even have to introduce this resolution."
The freshman congressman's flag resolution has gained traction among his Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives.
Six House Republicans have signed on as cosponsors of the measure according to congress.gov, with three joining as original cosponsors and three more adding their support this month. The growing list of supporters suggests Hamadeh's position is resonating with at least some members of the GOP conference.
Hamadeh recently expressed his admiration for President Trump in a June 14 letter marking both Trump's 79th birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary. In the message, he credited Trump with inspiring "young men and women to fearlessly serve our country in our nation's Armed Services and the halls of Congress."
Trump's endorsement of Hamadeh reinforces the president's focus on maintaining Republican control in key congressional districts.
The early and emphatic support for Hamadeh demonstrates Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party and his direct involvement in shaping congressional races ahead of the next election cycle. By issuing endorsements well before campaign season begins in earnest, Trump is working to solidify his preferred candidates across the electoral map.
Hamadeh, who won his seat in the 2024 election cycle, represents Arizona's 8th Congressional District, covering parts of Maricopa County. His alignment with Trump on policy issues and his public displays of loyalty to the president likely factored into securing this early endorsement.
