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Trump endorses John Sununu for US Senate in N.H., not Scott Brown

Trump endorsed Sununu, citing his positions and saying he would advance the “America First” agenda.

Trump endorses John Sununu for US Senate in N.H., not Scott Brown
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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President Donald Trump endorsed John Sununu for New Hampshire’s Republican Senate nomination, while Scott Brown said he would continue offering voters a choice. The endorsement could help Sununu in the primary, but the article notes it may complicate his general-election prospects against Chris Pappas.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Sununu for the Republican Senate nomination

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New Hampshire Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

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New Hampshire Republican Senate candidate competing with Sununu

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Dan Innis
R · NH

Former Republican Senate candidate who endorsed Sununu

John Thune
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Senate majority leader associated with the Senate Leadership Fund

Former US senator who ran against Brown in New Hampshire’s 2014 Republican primary

Chris Pappas
D · NH-1

New Hampshire representative and Democratic Senate candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Chris Sununu, Former New Hampshire governor and John Sununu’s younger brother; John H. Sununu, Former New Hampshire governor and former White House chief of staff; Shaheen, Brown’s opponent in the 2014 general election

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Trump Endorses John Sununu for New Hampshire Senate Bid

Outlets agree that Trump endorsed John Sununu in New Hampshire’s Republican Senate primary. Center outlets describe the endorsement as a possible boost for Sununu and place it in the broader primary and general-election context. Right-leaning outlets likewise center Trump’s endorsement, while adding activist criticism or his possible Texas endorsement.

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