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Trump takes back pastor's endorsement in Oklahoma race after scandal

Lahmeyer suspended his campaign after published messages with a former pageant winner drew attention.

Trump takes back pastor's endorsement in Oklahoma race after scandal
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Jun 17, 2026
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President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Oklahoma House candidate Jackson Lahmeyer and backed Rep. Mark Tedford. Lahmeyer then suspended his campaign after published messages with a former Miss Oklahoma pageant winner drew attention.

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Jackson Lahmeyer Suspends Oklahoma Congressional Campaign

Outlets report that Lahmeyer suspended his Oklahoma congressional campaign after reports about text messages involving a former campaign fundraiser. They also report that Trump withdrew his endorsement and backed Mark Tedford. Left-leaning outlets frame the withdrawal as a scandal-driven political rebuke, including a contrast over how parties handle candidate scandals. Center outlets mostly recount the messages, Lahmeyer’s response and the campaign fallout in attributed, descriptive terms. Right-leaning outlets focus more on Trump’s endorsement switch and its effect on the race, with some also reporting Lahmeyer’s claim that his decision came first.

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