Donald Trump used his Truth Social account, under the handle @realDonaldTrump, to throw his full weight behind Megan Degenfelder in Wyoming's Republican primary for governor, urging supporters to turn out for her on Election Day, Tuesday, August 18th.
Who is Megan Degenfelder
Degenfelder currently serves as Wyoming's Superintendent of Public Instruction and describes herself as a sixth generation Wyomingite. According to news reports, she formally launched her campaign for governor in January, months after Trump had said he would back her if she entered the race. He followed through with his endorsement in early August, just days before the primary vote.
What Trump said
In his post, Trump credited himself with winning Wyoming by large margins in 2016, 2020 and 2024, and called Degenfelder fantastic. He said she is backed by several of what he called our Greatest Warriors, naming Harriet Hageman, whom he referred to as a future Senator. Trump listed a long set of priorities he said Degenfelder would pursue as governor: championing Wyoming values, promoting farmers and ranchers, growing the economy, cutting taxes and regulations, advancing American manufacturing, expanding domestic energy production, securing the border, stopping migrant crime, ensuring law and order, supporting the military, veterans and law enforcement, safeguarding elections, and protecting the Second Amendment.
A crowded, costly primary
Coverage of the race has described Degenfelder as making her mark in a primary that also includes other Republican contenders. One rival candidate, Barlow, has said he wants the contest to stay out of the mud as spending is expected to run into the millions of dollars. Reports have also pointed to a Wyoming Republican gubernatorial candidate's past vote against a MAGA-aligned illegal immigration crackdown, underscoring how closely candidates' records are being scrutinized ahead of the vote.
Election Day
Trump closed his post by repeating his "Complete and Total Endorsement" of Degenfelder and telling supporters, "GET OUT AND VOTE FOR 'MAGA' MEGAN, SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN." He also pointed supporters to information on their voting location ahead of Tuesday's primary.
