Trump endorses close ally's twin brother in race for Texas congressional seat

President Donald Trump Trump endorses Trever Nehls for Texas' 22nd Congressional District, a seat currently held by his twin brother, Rep. Troy Nehls.

President Donald Trump points a finger during an announcement about lowering U.S. drug prices, at the White House in Washington, D.C., Oct. 10, 2025.  (Kent Nishimura/Reuters)

Trever Nehls said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital that he was "honored" to have Trump's endorsement.

"I will work tirelessly to secure the opportunity to represent TX-22 in Congress and work to pass President Trump’s executive orders and actions into permanent law. In Congress, I will firmly stand by President Trump to secure our homeland, lower costs and usher in a new golden age of America," he said.

Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, speaks to the media following on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, 2025.  (Annabelle Gordon/File Photo/Reuters)

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On Tuesday, Trever Nehls's campaign announced that Troy had tapped him as his replacement.

Trump also endorsed several Republican lawmakers from Texas for reelection, including Reps. John Carter, Randy Weber, Michael Cloud, Nathaniel Moran and Craig Goldman.

Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.

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