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President Donald Trump gave his “full and whole endorsement” to Trever Nehls within the race to serve Texas’ twenty second Congressional District, a seat now held by Rep. Troy Nehls, who’s Trever’s twin.
“It’s my honor to endorse MAGA warrior TREVER NEHLS, who’s operating to signify the unbelievable individuals of Texas’ twenty second Congressional District. Trever’s brother is the GREAT Congressman from Texas, Troy Nehls. He and his household are fierce advocates for our motion to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN,” Trump wrote on Fact Social.
“As a former Fort Bend County Constable, and retired U.S. Military Colonel, Trever strongly helps our unbelievable legislation enforcement, navy, and veterans, and is aware of the knowledge and braveness it takes to make sure LAW AND ORDER,” Trump added.
Trump mentioned that Trever Nehls, if elected, would work to maintain the border safe, cease migrant crime, lower taxes and laws and “defend our always-under-siege Second Modification,” amongst different issues.
REP TROY NEHLS, A TRUMP ALLY, WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION AS TWIN BROTHER ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE HIM
President Donald Trump factors a finger throughout an announcement about reducing U.S. drug costs, on the White Home in Washington, D.C., Oct. 10, 2025. (Kent Nishimura/Reuters)
Trever Nehls mentioned in a publish on Fb that he was “extraordinarily honored” to have Trump’s endorsement.
“In Congress, I’ll stand firmly by President Trump and work to cement President Trump’s government orders into everlasting legislation. I’ll work tirelessly to safe the chance to signify TX-22 in Congress and combat shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump to safe our homeland, make affordability a actuality, and usher within the Golden Age of America,” he mentioned within the publish.
Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, sports activities a Donald Trump tie outdoors the U.S. Capitol on June 27, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Name, Inc by way of Getty Photographs)
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Troy Nehls, a detailed ally of the president, introduced his retirement on Nov. 29 and mentioned he would “return dwelling after this Congress.”
“After greater than 30 years in legislation enforcement serving and defending my group as a police officer, constable, Fort Bend County Sheriff, an Military veteran, and 6 years representing this district in Congress, I’ve made the choice, after conversations with my lovely bride and my ladies over the Thanksgiving vacation, to concentrate on my household and return dwelling after this Congress,” Troy Nehls mentioned in an announcement.
“Earlier than making this resolution, I known as President Trump personally to let him know of my plans. President Trump has all the time been a robust ally for our district and a real good friend, and I wished him to listen to it from me first,” the congressman mentioned.
Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, speaks to the media following on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, 2025. (Annabelle Gordon/File Photograph/Reuters)
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On Tuesday, Trever Nehls’s marketing campaign introduced that Troy had tapped him as his alternative.
Trump additionally endorsed a number of Republican lawmakers from Texas for reelection, together with Reps. John Carter, Randy Weber, Michael Cloud, Nathaniel Moran and Craig Goldman.
