President Donald Trump on Friday, May 29, 2026, endorsed three Republican candidates for governor—South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra of Iowa, and former Oklahoma state Sen. Mike Mazzei—issuing the backing in separate social media posts as key primaries near.
President Donald Trump issued a trio of endorsements Friday for Republican gubernatorial candidates in three states, weighing in on races where candidates have been vying for his support ahead of upcoming primaries.
Trump backed South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Iowa U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, and former Oklahoma state senator Mike Mazzei in separate posts on his Truth Social account. (apnews.com)
In South Carolina, Trump praised Evette and gave her what he called his “Complete and Total Endorsement.” (foxcarolina.com) The endorsement came as the state’s Republican primary approaches on June 9. (apnews.com)
In Iowa, Trump endorsed Feenstra in the Republican primary for governor, also using the phrase “Complete and Total Endorsement.” (iowapublicradio.org) Iowa’s primary is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2. (apnews.com)
In Oklahoma, Trump endorsed Mazzei and wrote that Mazzei had his “Complete and Total Endorsement” to be the next governor, as the state’s Republican primary nears on June 16. (trumpstruth.org)
Some details circulating about the endorsements could not be confirmed in available reporting and the cited posts. In particular, no corroboration was found for the claim that Gov. Henry McMaster’s son “may join” Evette’s ticket, and that assertion is not included here. (apnews.com)
