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Trump Endorses Stacy Garrity After Call, Poll Shows Gap

8/28/2026

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Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania state Treasurer, secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement after a phone call arranged by an unnamed intermediary.
A New York Times poll shows Garrity trails Governor Josh Shapiro by 16 points among voters.
Analysts warn that victories by Trump-aligned candidates could jeopardize electoral integrity in the 2028 elections.
The article notes a broader trend of Republican office-seekers embracing the 2020 election “Big Lie.”

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Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania state Treasurer, secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement after a phone call arranged by an unnamed intermediary.
A New York Times poll shows Garrity trails Governor Josh Shapiro by 16 points among voters.
Analysts warn that victories by Trump-aligned candidates could jeopardize electoral integrity in the 2028 elections.
The article notes a broader trend of Republican office-seekers embracing the 2020 election “Big Lie.”