Trump endorses re-election bids from Lombardo, Amodei
President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Gov. Joe Lombardo’s re-election bid, calling him, “SMART, STRONG, AND TOUGH.”
Trump presented his endorsement in a post on his media platform, Truth Social.
“Joe Lombardo is the strong and very popular Governor of Nevada, a very special place to me in that we had a BIG Presidential Election Win just one year ago, November 5, 2024!” the president wrote.
Lombardo thanked his fellow Republican in a post on X.
Thank you, @realDonaldTrump for your endorsement and for your leadership!” the governor wrote. “I look forward to continuing my work to advance our conservative agenda and keep Nevada red.”
The campaign of Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who is running against Lombardo in 2026, and the Nevada Democratic Party reacted to the endorsement in separate statements.
“Joe Lombardo spent the last three years fighting for Donald Trump’s approval — and after selling out working families at every turn, he’s finally earned it,” Ford’s campaign said.
Added Nevada Democratic Party Executive Director Hilary Barrett: “This endorsement makes clear that Lombardo will never stand up to Trump to do what’s right for Nevada — even as he guts health care, jacks up costs, and drives our economy into the ground.”
Trump had already thrown his support behind Lombardo before the 2022 primary elections, when the then-Clark County sheriff was seeking to unseat Steve Sisolak, who was the Democratic governor.
“As the former Sheriff of Clark County, and brave U.S. Army Veteran, Joe strongly supports our incredible Law Enforcement, Military, and Veterans, and knows the Wisdom and Courage it takes to Promote LAW AND ORDER,” Trump wrote Thursday.
Both the former president and sheriff went on to win their respective elections, helping paint Nevada red.
Added the Truth post: “As Governor, he is fighting tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Ensure NO TAX ON TIPS, Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Provide Access to Affordable Health Care, Champion School Choice, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.”
Trump’s endorsement followed a string of them this week, which included one for Rep. Mark Amodei, the lone Republican in the Nevada congressional delegation.
“Congressman Mark Amodei is doing a fantastic job representing Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District!” Trump wrote Monday.
“Mark honorably served his Community and Nation as a Brave U.S. Army JAG Officer, Highly Respected State Legislator, and Chairman of the Nevada Republican Party, prior to becoming a distinguished U.S. Congressman” the president said.
Added the endorsement: “He is fighting tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.”
Amodei shared the post on X with a thank you.
Contact Ricardo Torres-Cortez at rtorres@reviewjournal.com.
