On August 3, President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Rick Brattin, a Missouri state senator and Marine Corps veteran, for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 5th Congressional District. In a post on X, Trump praised Brattin as a "MAGA Warrior" and highlighted support from Governor Mike Kehoe and Congressmen Jason Smith, Bob Onder, and Eric Burlison.
Trump's endorsement statement described Brattin's record of service in the U.S. Marine Corps and the Missouri State Senate, saying he has "served his State and Nation with great distinction" and will bring "that same Fighting Spirit to the U.S. Congress." The president outlined several policy priorities for Brattin, including "Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Incredible Military/Veterans, Safeguard our Elections, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment."
Trump concluded his post with a strong personal endorsement: "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!"

