Trump Claims 98% Endorsement Win Rate in GOP Primaries Since 2018

Trump Claims 98% Endorsement Win Rate in GOP Primaries Since 2018

Trump posts a graphic showing his endorsed candidates won 693 of 709 Republican primaries across Senate, House and governor races over five election cycles.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 4, 2026, 2:03 PM ET

Donald J. Trump claimed his primary endorsements have carried Republican candidates to victory 98% of the time since 2018.