President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed former Maine Gov. Paul LePage for Congress in a post on Truth Social, praising LePage’s record and backing him to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
In the post, Trump said LePage “will be a tremendous Congressman for the amazing people of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District,” calling him a “proven America First fighter” and citing his tenure as governor. Trump said LePage would work to grow the economy, cut taxes and regulations, advocate for Maine’s lobstermen, promote U.S. manufacturing, expand domestic energy production, safeguard elections, strengthen border security, address migrant crime, bolster the military and veterans, and defend the Second Amendment.
Trump also said LePage would likely face a “Radical Left Democrat named Matt Dunlap,” criticizing positions he attributed to Dunlap and concluding that LePage “is a WINNER” who has his “complete and total endorsement.”
LePage served two terms as Maine’s governor from 2011 to 2019 and was one of Trump’s earliest and most vocal supporters in New England during the 2016 presidential campaign. Known and respected for his combative style and outspoken conservative views, LePage remained closely aligned with Trump throughout his governorship and after leaving office.
Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers much of the state’s rural and northern regions, has been a political battleground in recent election cycles. Trump carried the district in both 2016 and 2020, even as Maine overall voted Democratic in those elections.
The endorsement underscores Trump’s continued influence in Republican primaries and general elections, particularly in districts where his brand of populist conservatism has remained popular. It also signals the former president’s early engagement in down-ballot races as Republicans look to expand their presence in Congress.
Trump’s post quickly generated hundreds of reactions on Truth Social within minutes of publication, reflecting the high-profile nature of the endorsement and LePage’s long standing role in Maine politics.
