Trump endorses Casey Askar in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District race
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Trump endorses Casey Askar in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District race

Trump backs Republican Casey Askar, a U.S. Marine veteran and businessman, over Democrat Pia Dandiya in the November general election for Florida's 22nd Congressional District.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: September 1, 2026, 3:42 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed Republican Casey Askar, a U.S. Marine veteran and businessman, in the race for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District. Trump praised Askar as an “America First Patriot” and attacked his opponent, Democrat Pia Dandiya, framing the contest as a clash over taxes, borders and cultural policy in the South Florida seat.