Trump Touts 97% Primary Endorsement Record Across Five Cycles
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Trump Touts 97% Primary Endorsement Record Across Five Cycles

Trump posts a chart claiming 762 wins out of 785 endorsed candidates from 2018 through 2026, even as several backed contenders lost August primaries.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 28, 2026, 12:07 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump claimed a 97% success rate for his Republican primary endorsements across five election cycles, posting a chart tallying 762 wins out of 785 endorsed candidates.