President Donald Trump on August 3 announced his endorsement of Rick Brattin, a MAGA Warrior and Missouri state senator, for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 5th Congressional District. In a statement posted on X, Trump praised Brattin's military service in the Marine Corps and his record as a state senator, calling him a respected leader who will bring a 'Fighting Spirit' to Congress.
Trump highlighted strong support for Brattin from Missouri's America First Patriots, including Governor Mike Kehoe and Congressmen Jason Smith, Bob Onder, and Eric Burlison. The President outlined Brattin's policy priorities, including growing the economy, cutting taxes and regulations, promoting MADE IN THE U.S.A., unleashing American energy dominance, securing the border, stopping migrant crime, strengthening the military and veterans, safeguarding elections, and defending the Second Amendment.
'Rick Brattin has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Missouri’s 5th Congressional District – RICK WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!' Trump wrote, emphasizing his long-standing commitment to protecting gun rights. The endorsement comes as Brattin seeks to unseat incumbent Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver in the November election.
