Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor race after Elise Stefanik drops bid

President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman in the New York gubernatorial race, just one day after Rep.

President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman in the New York gubernatorial race, just one day after Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., dropped out of the GOP primary.

Trump called Blakeman a “FANTASTIC guy” and offered him his “Complete and Total Endorsement” on Truth Social.

“Bruce is MAGA all the way, and has been with me from the very beginning. As Nassau County Executive, he is working tirelessly with the Brave Heroes of ICE, Border Patrol, and Law Enforcement to Keep Our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Safeguard our Community, and Ensure LAW AND ORDER,” Trump wrote.

Blakeman, a Trump ally, entered the Republican primary earlier this month despite Trump’s attempt to seemingly nudge him to steer clear of the race after endorsing Blakeman for re-election to his current post.

Blakeman’s entrance into the primary marked Stefanik’s first notable challenger after officially launching her long-teased bid for governor in November. Another potential Stefanik challenger, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., opted to run for his battleground House seat again after receiving a similar re-election endorsement from Trump earlier in the year.