President Trump has now endorsed two candidates in the 2026 Arizona governor’s race: Congressman Andy Biggs and lobbyist Karrin Taylor Robson.
Taylor Robson got Trump’s endorsement back in December, boosting her campaign to challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Since then, Taylor Robson has campaigned as the only Trump-endorsed candidate. But, on Monday, Trump issued a blow to her campaign by announcing that he’s also supporting Biggs, who Trump said “unexpectedly” entered the race.
“I like Karrin Taylor Robson of Arizona a lot, and when she asked me to Endorse her, with nobody else running, I Endorsed her, and was happy to do so. When Andy Biggs decided to run for Governor, quite unexpectedly, I had a problem — Two fantastic candidates, two terrific people, two wonderful champions, and it is therefore my Great Honor TO GIVE MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT TO BOTH. Either one will never let you down. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Historically, Trump’s endorsement has been valuable in primary elections.
Biggs was quick to thank the president on social media, making a point to say that he’s supported the President since 2016, which Taylor Robson has not.
“Thank you, @realDonaldTrump! It’s been an honor to support you and fight for your agenda since 2016. I look forward to fighting along side you as Governor of Arizona, the greatest state in the nation!” Biggs wrote on X.
In 2022, Robson said in a FOX10 interview that she saw Trump as a drag on the Republican party.
“Somebody said – and I like the analogy – there’s fashion ‘dos’ and fashion ‘don’ts.'” she said. “Trump used to be a fashion ‘do.’ And overnight he’s become a fashion ‘don’t,’” Taylor Robson said at the time.
In 2022, Taylor Robson ran for governor, but lost in the primary election to Kari Lake. In that race, Lake touted Trump’s endorsement.
On Monday, Taylor Robson had no criticism for Trump’s dual endorsement and made no mention of Biggs in her response.
“I am so grateful to have the President’s support! Today, President Donald Trump reaffirmed what he told me from the rally stage in December when he urged me to run: That he supports me and has fully endorsed my Arizona First campaign. I cannot wait to be in the Governor’s Office as a partner to his conservative, America First agenda. Onward!” Taylor Robson said in a statement.
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