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Former President Donald Trump has expressed his support for Congressman Tom Kean Jr., who has been out of the public eye for the past three months.
In a message shared on Truth Social on Monday, June 2, Trump, 79, praised Kean as a “Great Representative for the People of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.” He went on to describe Kean as a “Tremendous Advocate” for the America First Agenda.
Trump highlighted Kean’s commitment to securing the border, preventing migrant crime, boosting the economy, lowering taxes and regulations, supporting small businesses, promoting American energy independence, backing the military and veterans, and defending the Second Amendment.
Furthermore, Trump, 79, affirmed his “complete and total endorsement” of Kean, 57, urging New Jersey residents to support the congressman at the polls on Election Day, June 2. Kean is currently running unopposed in the Republican primary and will face the Democratic primary winner in the November general election.
In a separate political endorsement, Trump also backed Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, May 20, Trump remarked, “I’d like to see him do well. He’s a character,” adding that he assumes Pratt probably supports him, as indicated in a video circulated on social media.
“GET OUT AND VOTE FOR TOM — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” the president concluded.
Kean reshared Trump’s message of support via X writing, “Thank you for your support, President Trump! Primary Election Day is tomorrow – get out and vote! 🇺🇸.”
Trump’s endorsement for Kean comes after the congressman made headlines for his lack of public appearances and a slew of missing votes. Kean cast his last vote on March 5. One month later, Kean claimed via social media that he has been MIA because he is dealing with a “personal medical issue.”
“My doctors continue to assure me that my recovery will be complete and that I will be back to the job I love very soon,” Kean wrote via X in late April. “I expect to return to a full schedule and be at 100 percent.”
Kean also addressed that he had missed multiple votes that occurred during those two months.
“I take my responsibilities seriously and have a strong record of showing up and delivering, which makes this absence all the more difficult,” he continued. “I am especially proud of my Congressional team, who have kept constituent services and legislative work moving forward without interruption, and my political team for ensuring the campaign continues to run strong.”
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Since that statement, Kean has not been present in person on Capitol Hill and has missed more than 100 votes.
Last month, Kean provided an update on his return via a telephone interview with the New Jersey Globe.
“My doctors are confident that I’m on the road to a full recovery,” he told the outlet. “I understand the need for public transparency, and I appreciate the support of my constituents.”