On June 2, 2026, President Trump endorsed Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.), who has not been seen at Capitol Hill or on the campaign trail for several months. This endorsement comes before the GOP primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, where Kean is running unopposed. Trump referred to Kean as a 'Great Representative' in a post on his Truth Social platform.
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Trump endorses Tom Kean Jr. ahead of New Jersey primary
President Trump endorsed Rep. Tom Kean Jr. ahead of the GOP primary in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Kean has been absent from public appearances for several months, and Trump praised him as a 'Great Representative.'
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Trump endorses missing lawmaker Tom Kean Jr.: ‘He will never let you down!’
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Trump endorses Tom Kean Jr. ahead of New Jersey primary