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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Trump Gives Wyoming's Megan Degenfelder His 'Complete and Total' Endorsement for Governor",
  "summary": "Donald Trump used Truth Social to endorse Megan Degenfelder, Wyoming's Superintendent of Public Instruction, in her bid for governor ahead of the state's Tuesday, August 18th primary.",
  "content": "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.\n\nWho is Megan Degenfelder\nDegenfelder 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.\n\nWhat Trump said\nIn 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.\n\nA crowded, costly primary\nCoverage 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.\n\nElection Day\nTrump 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.\n\nView original post (Truth Social) »\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who did Donald Trump endorse for Wyoming governor?\nHe endorsed Megan Degenfelder, Wyoming's current Superintendent of Public Instruction, giving her his Complete and Total Endorsement.\n\n2. When is Wyoming's primary election?\nElection Day is Tuesday, August 18th.\n\n3. What position does Megan Degenfelder currently hold?\nShe currently serves as Wyoming's Superintendent of Public Instruction and describes herself as a sixth generation Wyomingite.\n\n4. Who else does Trump say backs Degenfelder?\nTrump named Harriet Hageman, whom he referred to as a future Senator, among her supporters.\n\n5. What did Trump say Degenfelder would prioritize as governor?\nHe listed priorities including cutting taxes, expanding energy production, securing the border, supporting farmers and ranchers, and protecting the Second Amendment.\n\n6. Who is Barlow in this race?\nBarlow is another candidate in the primary who said he wants the contest to stay out of the mud, as spending is expected to reach millions of dollars.\n\nLeader Profile: Donald Trump\n• Role: President of the United States\n• Born: 14 June 1946, Queens, New York\n• Party: Republican Party\n• Education: BS in Economics, Wharton (UPenn)\n\n47th President of the United States, in office since January 2025; he was also the 45th President (2017–21). A real-estate developer and former TV personality.\n\nPolitical Career & Achievements\n• Founder & chairman, The Trump Organization\n• Host of The Apprentice (2004–2015)\n• 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)\n• 47th President of the United States (since 2025)\n• Won two non-consecutive terms — first since 1892\n\nQuick Facts\n• Hosted the reality TV show The Apprentice from 2004 to 2015.\n• First US president since Grover Cleveland to win non-consecutive terms.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/neta-ji/donalda-trnpa-ne-vayominga-ki-megana-degenapheldara-ko-gavarnara-pada-ke-lie-pura-samarthana-diya-17832",
  "category": "Leaders Speak",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-17",
  "tags": [
    "realDonaldTrump"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}