Donald Trump Endorses Greg Cunningham, Mispronounces Opponent’s Name in Social Media Post
In a social media post, Donald Trump endorsed Republican Greg Cunningham for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, mispronounced the name of his opponent Gabe Vasquez, and reaffirmed his suggestion to rename the state "New America."
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 3, 2026 — Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Greg Cunningham for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. The endorsement was made via a social media post.
In the same post, Trump reportedly mispronounced the name of Cunningham’s opponent, Gabe Vasquez. The former president also reiterated a past suggestion to rename the state of New Mexico to “New America.”
The political move highlights ongoing endorsements and campaign activities as candidates vie for representation in the 2nd Congressional District. Details regarding the specific platform or policy points emphasized in Trump’s endorsement of Cunningham were not immediately available in the social media announcement.
The suggestion to rename New Mexico has been a topic previously raised by Trump. The reaffirmation of this idea in conjunction with the congressional endorsement suggests a continued focus on themes he has previously championed.
Gabe Vasquez, the incumbent or opponent referenced, has not yet issued a public statement concerning the mispronunciation of his name or the endorsement of his rival. The specific timing of the social media post relative to upcoming campaign events or election dates was not provided.
Further details on the full extent of Donald Trump’s remarks or the campaign’s response are awaited. The New Mexico 2nd Congressional District race is a key contest in the upcoming political landscape.
Story summarized from the original created by Pat Davis on nmpoliticalreport.com, see more information here.
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