Trump endorses New Jersey Republican not seen since March
Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, has been absent from public view since March due to health issues. Donald Trump endorsed him, calling him a tireless advocate for his district, despite concerns from Republican colleagues about Kean's health and the upcoming election. Meanwhile, the Democratic primary in his district has attracted multiple candidates and significant fundraising efforts.
- ▪Tom Kean has not been seen since casting a vote on March 5.
- ▪He is running unopposed in the Republican primary while Democrats have multiple candidates contesting.
- ▪Trump endorsed Kean, emphasizing his commitment to various political issues.
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Tom Kean at a House foreign affairs subcommittee meeting in Washington in December 2023. Photograph: Mariam Zuhaib/APView image in fullscreenTom Kean at a House foreign affairs subcommittee meeting in Washington in December 2023. Photograph: Mariam Zuhaib/APNew JerseyTrump endorses New Jersey Republican not seen since MarchTom Kean has been out with health issue since March. Democrats are sharpening their knives for general election US midterm primaries – live results and updates Joseph Gedeon in WashingtonTue 2 Jun 2026 21.04 EDTFirst published on Tue 2 Jun 2026 15.26 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOn the day Donald Trump endorsed him as a tireless advocate for New Jersey’s seventh district, the representative Tom Kean Jr was, as he has been since early March, nowhere to be…
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