Washington, September 2026: US President Donald Trump has urged voters in Virginia to approach the November 3 congressional elections as though he himself were on the ballot, arguing that Democratic victories could affect his administration’s legislative priorities.
Speaking during a virtual tele-rally, Trump endorsed three Republican lawmakers seeking re-election — Representatives Rob Wittman, Jen Kiggans and John McGuire — and repeatedly called on supporters to turn out for the November elections.
“Pretend that I’m on the ballot,” Trump told participants, linking his own previous election campaigns with voter turnout. He said his campaigns had generated higher participation when his name was on the ballot and urged supporters to maintain that level of engagement in the upcoming congressional contests.
Trump presented the elections as important for the future of his administration’s tax, spending, border and national security policies. He praised Wittman, Kiggans and McGuire for supporting legislation he referred to as the “Great Big, Beautiful Bill.”
The President highlighted what he described as tax benefits involving tips, overtime earnings and Social Security. He also claimed that Democrats would seek to end those measures and pursue higher taxes. The material provided for the remarks did not include responses from Democratic candidates to those assertions.
“We worked and we got all of these things for you, and we're gonna keep them for you,” Trump said, urging voters to support candidates who back his administration’s priorities.
Trump Backs Three Republican Incumbents
Trump devoted separate portions of the event to each of the three Republican lawmakers and cited their congressional records on issues including defence spending, border security, taxation and veterans’ affairs.
Wittman, who represents Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, was praised by Trump for his role as vice-chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. The President said Wittman had helped secure military investment and supported his administration’s tax legislation.
Trump also cited Wittman’s vote for the Save America Act and said his administration would continue working to advance the legislation. He called on voters to support Wittman’s re-election bid.
Turning to Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, Trump praised Kiggans, describing the Republican representative and former Navy helicopter pilot as a supporter of his economic agenda.
Trump also highlighted Kiggans’ reported support for legislation aimed at banning insider trading by members of Congress. He said he would support such a prohibition and urged voters to return her to Congress.
Trump then endorsed McGuire, who represents Virginia’s 5th Congressional District and previously served as a Navy SEAL. The President described him as a strong supporter of border restrictions, lower taxes, reduced regulations, military strength and veterans.
“And I must tell you that all three have exactly those same qualities,” Trump said.
Attack on Democratic Opponents
Trump also criticised the Democratic candidates challenging the three Republicans, naming Shannon Taylor, Elaine Luria and Tom Perriello. His remarks included allegations concerning their positions on policing, congressional trading and immigration.
The supplied material did not include responses from the three Democratic candidates to Trump’s statements.
Trump repeatedly returned to the issue of voter turnout, emphasising that the three Republican candidates had his endorsement and promising continued campaign support.
He urged supporters to vote on Election Day or make use of early voting, concluding that November 3 would be “a very big day for America.”
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