In 2022 And 2024, Trump Initially Endorsed Nick Begich’s Opponents Over Him

2022: Trump Endorsed Palin Over Begich. “Two years ago, Trump endorsed former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and not Begich for Alaska’s sole seat in the House.” [Alaska Public Media, 9/18/24]

2024: Trump Endorsed Begich’s Primary Opponent, Nancy Dahlstrom, And Blamed Begich For Splitting The Republican Vote And Losing In The Last Election. “Nancy Dahlstrom will be a tremendous Congresswoman for the Great People of Alaska, just as she was as your Lieutenant Governor. Nancy is a proven fighter! In Congress, she will work to Secure the Border, Create Jobs, Lower Taxes, Promote American Energy Independence, Support our Incredible Military and Police Officers, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Her opponent, Nick Begich, has Democrat tendencies but, most importantly, he refused to get out of this Race last time, which caused the Republicans to lose this important seat to Mary Peltola, someone who is very unpopular, allowed the Democrats to terminate ANWR (something which every Republican President since Ronald Reagan wanted, but only I got!), and is doing a terrible job for Alaska.” [Truth Social, @realDonaldTrump, 6/17/24]

• 2024: Trump Only Endorsed Begich After Dahlstrom Dropped Out Of The Race. “Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich III has won the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Trump initially supported Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom for the seat, but she finished behind Begich in the primary and dropped out of the race.” [Alaska Public Media, 9/18/24]