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Trump backs Braun to unseat Washington's Gluesenkamp Perez in U.S. House race

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez responded to the endorsement by claiming her opponent would be beholden to national political machines.

Trump backs Braun to unseat Washington's Gluesenkamp Perez in U.S. House race
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President Donald Trump endorsed Washington state Sen. John Braun in his campaign against Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a contest that could affect control of the U.S. House. Braun thanked Trump, while Gluesenkamp Perez said the endorsement showed Braun would be beholden to the president.

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Braun

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John Braun
R · WA

Republican congressional candidate endorsed by Trump

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House

Joe Kent
R · WA

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Democratic candidate for the district’s House seat

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Trump Endorses John Braun in Washington House Race Against Gluesenkamp Perez

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump endorsed Washington state Sen. John Braun in his U.S. House race against Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. Center outlets present it as a competitive House race and report the candidates’ responses; some add context about control of the House, fundraising or Perez’s record.

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