Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. won’t be on the ballot until next year, but she has already secured the president’s endorsement for re-election.
President Donald Trump issued a statement on his Truth Social media platform Friday praising West Virginia’s senior senator and saying she has his “Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — SHE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!”
“Senator Shelley Moore is doing a tremendous job representing the Wonderful People of West Virginia, a State I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020 and 2024. As the Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Shelley is working to advance Pro Growth policies, unleash America’s Energy Dominance, and prioritize Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Soil and BEAUTIFUL CLEAN COAL for ALL Americans. Shelley is fighting tireless to Grow the Economy, Secure the Border, Stop Migrant Crimes, Support our Great Military/Vets, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election -SHE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!”
From her campaign account, @CapitoforWV, the senator shared an image of the president’s post along with her reply.
“Thank You @realDonaldTrump!,” she wrote.
Capito was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014, the first female U.S. senator in state history. Prior to her election to the Senate, Capito served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the West Virginia House of Representatives.