Trump Races to Back Blakeman for NY Governor After Stefanik Exit

President Donald Trump is looming large in the New York governor’s race, ending his silence about the contest with an endorsement over the weekend.

Just one day after one of his top allies, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), announced she was suspending her campaign, Trump on Dec. 20 endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, following weeks of refusing to support someone in the high-profile race.

In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump said Blakeman is “MAGA all the way,” who has been with the president since the beginning. Trump added Blakeman will focus on border security and public safety in ...