Trump backs newcomer over New York GOP pick in 21st District primary
President Trump endorsed a political newcomer in the GOP primary to replace outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik, bucking the state Republican Party’s preferred candidate.
President Donald Trump has weighed in on the Republican primary for New York’s 21st Congressional District, endorsing a political newcomer. His endorsement contradicts the candidate backed by the state Republican Party as the race seeks a successor to outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik.