LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo for re-election on Thursday.
The president shared a lengthy post on the social app Truth Social endorsing Lombardo, which the governor shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page.
This marks the second time Trump has endorsed Lombardo for the position after endorsing him in 2022 when then-Clark County Sheriff Lombardo was vying to be the Republican nominee and then ran against former Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak.
“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 post began.
Trump went on to list Lombardo’s accomplishments, noting he was the former sheriff as well as a U.S. Army Veteran.
“Joe strongly supports our incredible Law Enforcement, Military, Veterans, and knows the Wisdom and Courage it takes to Promote LAW AND ORDER,” Trump wrote.
“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 seige Second Amendment,” Trump continued.
Lombardo launched his re-election bid in September at a campaign kick-off event in Las Vegas.
“This is where my journey began. Right here,” Lombardo said of Rancho High School, where the event was held. “There was no phantom of me attending high school that I would eventually run for governor. Never in the back of my mind and the front of my mind.”
“Looking ahead to 2026, the stakes couldn’t be higher or the risk any larger,” Lombardo said at the event. “If democrats take back power in Carson City, you know what happens. Higher taxes, fewer jobs, boys in girls’ sports, and more soft-on-crime laws.”
“Joe Lombardo is SMART, STRONG, AND TOUGH, and he has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election–HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!” Trump’s post concluded.
In his own social media post, Lombardo thanked Trump for the endorsement and his leadership.
“I look forward to continuing my work to advance our conservative agenda and keep Nevada red!” Lombardo wrote.
This endorsement comes days after Democrats won several key races in other states, including Zohran Mamdani, who won the mayoral election in New York City.
The gubernatorial election is not until next November.
Nevada democrats later responded to the endorsement, with Nevada State Democratic Party Executive Director Hilary Barrett releasing the following statement:
“Joe Lombardo jetted to D.C. to kiss the ring and beg for Donald Trump’s support while Nevadans go hungry and see their health care premiums soar. 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’s approval rating is underwater by double digits in Nevada thanks to his unpopular, cost-raising agenda. His endorsement comes just days after Republicans lost by double digits in the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races after the GOP candidates fully embraced Trump — and voters rejected their support for his failed economic policies at every turn.
Under Lombardo and Trump’s cost-raising agenda, hardworking families are drowning in record unemployment, unaffordable housing, health care cuts, and a growing hunger crisis.
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