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29. Trump didn't endorse Conor Lamb. He endorsed the Republican: Trump pushes support for Saccone a day before election

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 03:47 PM

Mar 1

Trump pushes support for Saccone a day before election

President Donald Trump on Monday reinforced his endorsement for Rick Saccone a day before Pennsylvania’s special election while at the same time criticizing Saccone’s opponent as being allied with Nancy Pelosi.

“The Pittsburgh Post Gazette just endorsed Rick Saccone for Congress. He will be much better for steel and business. Very strong on experience and what our Country needs. Lamb will always vote for Pelosi and Dems....Will raise taxes, weak on Crime and Border,“ the president tweeted Monday morning.

https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/12/trump-rick-saccone-support-454831

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Trump rallies for Rick Saccone ahead of high-stakes Pa. special election

President Trump traveled to Moon Township, Pennsylvania, Saturday night, outside of Pittsburgh to rally for Republican Rick Saccone. The state representative has been struggling to lock-up the special election in a district Mr. Trump won by more than 20 points in 2016. CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil reports.

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Trump Endorses Saccone In 18th Congressional District

The president spoke highly of the state representative last week at an appearance near Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH, PA - During a stop near Pittsburgh last week, President Trump called Republican state Rep. Rick Saccone “a real friend and a spectacular man.“ He went even further on Tuesday, formally endorsing Saccone in the March 13 18th Congressional District special election.

“We are pleased to announce our support for Rick Saccone to become the next Member of Congress from the great state of Pennsylvania,” Lara Trump, senior adviser to Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., said in a statement on the Trump website.

“President Trump needs more leaders in Congress who will support his agenda to Make America Great Again. In the 18th District of Pennsylvania, Rick Saccone is that leader. Rick is a highly respected military veteran and faithful family man who will fight for the families of Pennsylvania for more economic growth and opportunities. We believe Rick Saccone will be a great supporter of President Trump in Congress and he has our full support to win his campaign.”

Saccone faces Democrat Conor Lamb, a Marine veteran and assistant U.S. attorney, in the special election to succeed Tim Murphy, who resigned in October.

https://patch.com/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/trump-endorses-saccone-18th-congressional-district-race

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The next time we are warned about multiple red flags in a primary candidate, folks should pay better attention. [View all] lapucelle Mar 1 OP

I never liked that guy. But he was the progressive leftist candidate. They got burned. boston bean Mar 1 #1

Yep, but the other guy had some no-deal positions, as I recall RandomNumbers Mar 1 #9

Your last objection seems moot now. Frasier Balzov Mar 1 #25

Moot, how? TSF is playing some games with the visa programs, RandomNumbers Mar 1 #28

Like if all they do is attack and dont actually offer solutions their entire campaign? SSJVegeta Mar 1 #2

Having voted for Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 or having worked for Republicans in Texas lapucelle Mar 1 #4

"Working for republicans": Like having your campaign pushed by Republicans? SSJVegeta Mar 1 #5

Nope. I mean having worked for Republicans in Texas and then moving to another state lapucelle Mar 1 #10

Welp. There are a couple candidates that have fetterman vibes. SSJVegeta Mar 1 #11

Keep in mind that polls conducted by Progressive Change Campaign Committee are not entirely reliable. lapucelle Mar 1 #15

Good to know. Thanks!! SSJVegeta Mar 1 #16

Oh I was actually refereing to the UNH poll. SSJVegeta Mar 1 #19

Hence, my headline. lapucelle Mar 1 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author SSJVegeta Mar 1 #20

To be fair, he was the Dems best shot at picking that seat up. aeromanKC Mar 1 #3

Just hope he resigns before he has time to "discover" he is actually a republican. SSJVegeta Mar 1 #6

Lets start a go fund me Sweet Rosie Red Mar 1 #13

I've got my $5 ready!! aeromanKC Mar 1 #17

and those who think Fetterman's views are the result of his medical episodes are being naive. Those who present lostincalifornia Mar 1 #7

If Democrats can take control of the Senate after 2026, or it's evenly split, Fetterman will become a big problem. sop Mar 1 #8

I think he was 'brainwashed' while in the hospital for his stroke alittlelark Mar 1 #12

unfortunately no, there were signs in PA prior to running. We got screwed again. Jbraybarten Mar 1 #24

Has this disappointing man from Braddock, PA La Coliniere Mar 1 #14

That's also why we hope Platner loses. ananda Mar 1 #18

Ding ding malaise Mar 1 #21

Conner Lamb was a far better candidate YorkRd Mar 1 #22

You mean the guy that was endorsed by Donald Trump? Wiz Imp Mar 1 #27

Trump didn't endorse Conor Lamb. He endorsed the Republican: Trump pushes support for Saccone a day before election lapucelle Mar 1 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Mar 1 #30

Agree, but we got backstabbed by the establishment senator last time. carpetbagger Mar 1 #26

The next time? Gawd, I hope so. We're already not listening the this time. Iggo Mar 1 #31

Democracy's Fate gfarber Mar 3 #32

I'm not sure he's wrong EdmondDantes_ Mar 3 #33