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Trump backs John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race

Trump endorsed Sununu as he seeks the Republican nomination for New Hampshire’s Senate seat.

Trump backs John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race
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President Trump endorsed former Sen. John Sununu in New Hampshire’s 2026 Republican Senate primary, a move described as a blow to opponent Scott Brown. Polling cited in the article showed Sununu ahead of Brown in the primary, while both trailed Rep. Chris Pappas in a general-election matchup.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

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Republican Senate candidate and Sununu’s primary opponent

Jeanne Shaheen
D · NH · SEN

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Chris Pappas
D · NH-1

Representative and likely Democratic general-election opponent

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Trump Endorses John Sununu for New Hampshire Senate Race

Outlets agree that Donald Trump endorsed John Sununu in New Hampshire’s Republican Senate primary, where Sununu is competing with Scott Brown. Center outlets generally pair the endorsement with rivals’ responses and the wider contest with Democrat Chris Pappas. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the endorsement as a boost to Sununu; Fox News also cites his polling and fundraising advantages.

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