Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement
Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from public view for months, is expected to win his party's primary after receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Kean has missed over 100 votes in Congress and has not campaigned due to a reported medical issue. His absence has raised questions, but he has expressed intentions to return to public life and run for re-election in the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪Tom Kean Jr. has not been seen in public for months and has missed more than 100 votes in Congress.
- ▪He received a complete endorsement from Donald Trump, who praised him as a strong advocate for the America First agenda.
- ▪Kean's absence has become a national curiosity, with his staff citing a medical issue as the reason for his lack of visibility.
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Mysteriously missing New Jersey congressman receives Trump endorsement8 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBrandon DrenonGetty ImagesRepublican Congressman Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey hometown for months, but he is expected to easily win his party's backing for re-election on Tuesday, after a recent endorsement from President Donald Trump."Tom Kean has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election," Trump wrote on social media, adding, "HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!"Kean is running unopposed so has not needed to campaign with voters. But US media report he also has not been in Congress, and has missed more than 100 votes. He was last seen on 5 March.His staff said in April that he was dealing with a medical issue.
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