Trump Endorses Kiggans for Re-Election in Virginia’s 2nd District

Trump throws his complete and total endorsement behind Rep. Jen Kiggans, a former Navy helicopter pilot, ahead of Virginia's August 4 primary in the 2nd Congressional District.

First Published: August 3, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed Representative Jen Kiggans, the U.S. congresswoman for Virginia’s Second Congressional District, for re-election ahead of a primary vote.

The two-term Republican represents Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore, and parts of Chesapeake and Hampton Roads, according to house.gov. Trump praised her Navy service and her work on the economy, taxes, the border, and the Second Amendment.

“Jen Kiggans has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election,” Trump said, calling her “a Tremendous Advocate for the Great People of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.”

The endorsement lands as Virginia Republicans prepare to vote, with Trump directing supporters to a party voter-information page and framing the race as central to his agenda in a Navy-anchored coastal district.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is a Tremendous Advocate for the Great People of Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District! A former Navy helicopter pilot, Jen knows how to Defend our Country, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. In Congress, Jen is working hard to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Keep our Border SECURE, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Jen Kiggans has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election. Election Day is Tuesday, August 4th. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR JEN – SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Find your Voting Location here: https://swampthevoteusa.com/virginia/” on August 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET.

This is Trump’s 22nd message released today, and the last post was 0 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 85 of his 478 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.

Kiggans served 10 years as a Navy helicopter pilot with two deployments to the Persian Gulf, according to house.gov. She later worked as a board-certified adult-geriatric nurse practitioner in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, and served three years in the Virginia State Senate before winning her U.S. House seat. In Congress, she sits on the Armed Services, Veterans’ Affairs, and Natural Resources Committees, according to jenforcongress.com.

Trump directed supporters to a voter-information page by mentioning the source (see swampthevoteusa). The page lists early voting ending August 1 and Primary Election Day on August 4, and it is paid for by the Republican National Committee, according to swampthevoteusa. It is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

The stakes reach beyond a single House seat. A Kiggans win would help Republicans hold a competitive coastal district tied to the Navy and Hampton Roads’ shipbuilding workforce. A loss would open a path for Democrats in a swing area that both parties target in cycle after cycle.

For the average reader, control of the U.S. House shapes tax law, defense spending, and border policy. Kiggans backed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, which the House passed to bolster military readiness and support shipbuilding jobs, according to house.gov.

Trump endorsements in Virginia’s coastal district have shaped past cycles. He has repeatedly weighed in on House races across the country. His backing has long carried weight in Republican primaries, making his word one of the most sought-after prizes in the party.

Virginia voters will render the next decision at the ballot box on August 4, 2026. County registrars and the state elections office will certify the outcome once polls close.

Presidential endorsements in Hampton Roads carry a long shadow, as the region has anchored American naval power for generations. Norfolk became home to the largest naval station in the world after its founding on the eve of World War I in 1917, and the shipyards of Newport News built aircraft carriers that shaped 20th-century sea power. Candidates who won its support often rode military-community backing to Washington, and its ballots have swung Virginia’s fortunes for more than a century.