Trump backs Braun to unseat WA’s Gluesenkamp Perez in US House race

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 707

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Republican John Braun on Tuesday snagged President Donald Trump’s endorsement in his bid to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in southwest Washington, a race that could help decide which party controls the U.S. House.

Trump, in a midday Truth Social post, lauded Braun’s advocacy for lower taxes and border security and blasted Gluesenkamp Perez as “a true Radical Left Extremist with a Track Record that REEKS.”

“John Braun has my Complete and …

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