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Trump Endorses Trever Nehls for Texas Congressional Seat
12/5/2025, 5:43:15 PM
Core Event: Trever Nehls Seeks to Replace Retiring Brother
President Donald Trump has endorsed Trever Nehls, the identical twin brother of retiring Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), for the House seat representing Texas’ 22nd Congressional District. This endorsement comes as Troy Nehls announced his decision to retire from Congress after serving for six years.
Background: Troy Nehls' Retirement
Troy Nehls, who has a background in law enforcement and military service, revealed his retirement plans on November 29, stating that he would focus on his family after more than 30 years in public service. In his announcement, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the district and mentioned that he had informed Trump of his decision personally.
Trever Nehls' Campaign and Trump's Support
Following his brother's retirement announcement, Trever Nehls declared his candidacy for Congress. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Trever as a "MAGA Warrior" and highlighted his qualifications, including his experience as a former Fort Bend County Constable and a retired U.S. Army Colonel. Trump emphasized that Trever Nehls would prioritize law enforcement, military support, and maintaining law and order if elected.
Trever Nehls expressed his gratitude for Trump's endorsement, stating, "I’m extremely honored to have the endorsement of our 45th and 47th President, President Donald J. Trump." He pledged to work towards making Trump's executive orders permanent law and to uphold the president's policies on border security, economic growth, and Second Amendment rights.
Official Statements & Responses
In his endorsement, Trump asserted that Trever Nehls would not let the people of Texas down, promising to focus on issues such as securing the border, reducing taxes and regulations, and promoting American energy dominance. Trever Nehls echoed these sentiments, stating his commitment to "secure our homeland, lower costs, and usher in a new golden age of America."
Criticism & Opposition
While the endorsement has been met with enthusiasm from Trump supporters, there has been no significant public dissent reported regarding Trever Nehls' candidacy or his brother's retirement. However, the political landscape in Texas remains competitive, and the outcome of the election will depend on various factors, including voter turnout and campaign strategies.
What's Next: The Campaign Trail
As Trever Nehls embarks on his campaign for the congressional seat, he will likely face challenges from other candidates vying for the position. The political dynamics in Texas' 22nd District will be closely monitored as the election approaches, with Trever Nehls aiming to secure his brother's former seat and continue the Nehls legacy in Congress.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It is my honor to endorse MAGA warrior TREVER NEHLS, who is running to represent the incredible people of Texas’ 22nd Congressional District.” — Donald Trump, Former President
- “I will work tirelessly to secure the opportunity to represent TX-22 in Congress and work to pass President Trump’s executive orders and actions into permanent law.” — Trever Nehls, Congressional Candidate
- “Serving this country in the military, serving our community in law enforcement, and serving this district in Congress has been the honor of my life.” — Troy Nehls, Retiring Congressman
