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President Trump endorses State Sen. Peter Oberacker for Congress

Trump endorsed Oberacker and used a social media post to criticize Riley’s record and positions.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
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President Donald Trump endorsed New York State Sen. Peter Oberacker in his campaign against Rep. Josh Riley for New York’s 19th congressional district. The article reviews Trump’s criticisms of Riley, Riley’s responses and records, and a controversy involving Oberacker’s former communications director.

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President who endorsed Oberacker and criticized Riley

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Republican House candidate endorsed by Trump

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Josh Riley
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Democratic incumbent and Oberacker’s opponent

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House who endorsed Oberacker

ALSO MENTIONED  Bobby Walker, Oberacker’s former communications director and expected campaign manager

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