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Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Rep. Stefanik's exit

Stefanik’s exit from the Republican governor’s race cleared the way for Trump to endorse Bruce Blakeman.

Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Rep. Stefanik's exit
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Dec 20, 2025
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President Trump endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor after Rep. Elise Stefanik left the Republican race. The endorsement followed Trump’s earlier indication that he would not endorse at this stage.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Bruce Blakeman, Republican Nassau County executive and candidate for New York governor; George Pataki, Former New York governor cited as the state’s most recent Republican governor; Kathy Hochul, New York governor whom Republicans view as vulnerable

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Elise Stefanik Withdraws From New York Governor’s Race

Stefanik ended her New York gubernatorial campaign and said she will not seek reelection to the House. She cited family priorities and the prospect of a prolonged Republican primary. Left-leaning outlets link the exit to Trump’s lack of endorsement and its political fallout, while some foreground online mockery. Center outlets mostly give a descriptive account centered on her stated reasons and the reshaped Republican race. Right-leaning outlets take a similarly descriptive approach, though some stress the implications for Republican prospects and Trump’s endorsement of Bruce Blakeman.

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