President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for reelection ahead of New Jersey’s June 2 primary, as the Republican lawmaker has been absent from the House and has not cast a recorded vote since March 5 while dealing with what his office has described as a medical issue.
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for reelection in a message posted on Truth Social, backing the New Jersey Republican as he seeks another term representing the state’s 7th Congressional District. Kean has not cast a House vote since March 5, according to multiple reports, and his office has said his absence is tied to a “personal health matter” without providing additional details. Kean was unopposed for the Republican nomination in New Jersey’s June 2 primary. The district is widely viewed as one of the state’s most competitive general-election races and a key battleground in the fight for control of the House. Kean said in an April statement that he was dealing with a “personal medical issue” and expected to fully recover. In a May 21 phone interview with the New Jersey Globe, he said he expected to return to work “in the next couple of weeks” and added: “My doctors are confident that I’m on the road to a full recovery.” Public information about his condition has remained limited. The Washington Post reported that Kean has not appeared at public events in his district, has not held a town hall, and has not participated in House floor activity during his absence. Kean won reelection in 2024 by a narrow margin, according to election results compiled in news coverage of the district, and Democrats have targeted the seat again this year.
