President Donald J. Trump has officially endorsed Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity for governor in the 2026 election, praising her as a “highly respected and very popular” America First leader who has stood with him from the beginning. In a Truth Social post on January 27, 2026, Trump highlighted Garrity’s credentials as a successful businesswoman, retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel, and current state treasurer, presenting her as the candidate best positioned to grow the economy, cut taxes, champion American energy dominance, secure the border, and defend conservative values in a state he carried by a landslide on November 5, 2024.

Trump’s endorsement comes early in Pennsylvania’s 2026 gubernatorial race, which is shaping up to be one of the most competitive contests in the country. Incumbent Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro is seeking re election, setting the stage for a high stakes showdown in a critical battleground state. Garrity, who has served as state treasurer since 2021, has built a strong conservative record by managing billions in state funds, promoting fiscal discipline, supporting veterans, and opposing progressive energy and tax policies. Her military service as a colonel in the Army Reserve adds credibility with Pennsylvania’s large veteran population and working class voters.

Trump emphasized Garrity’s loyalty and record in his endorsement, writing: “A successful Businesswoman, retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, and now, as State Treasurer, Stacy is a true America First Patriot, who has been with me from the beginning.” He outlined her priorities as governor, including growing the economy, cutting taxes and regulations, promoting Made in the U.S.A. manufacturing, restoring American energy dominance, strengthening the military and veterans, securing the border, enforcing law and order, protecting elections, and defending the Second Amendment. Those priorities closely align with the America First agenda that helped deliver Trump’s decisive Pennsylvania victory in 2024.

Pennsylvania remains one of the most important political battlegrounds in the nation. While Trump flipped the state by a wide margin in 2024 after narrow losses in 2020, Democrats have controlled the governor’s office since 2015. The 2026 election will have major implications for energy policy, particularly natural gas and fracking, as well as education, election integrity, redistricting, and abortion policy. Garrity enters the race as a strong Republican contender, with statewide name recognition, a proven record in office, and close alignment with Trump and the MAGA base.

Trump’s endorsement is expected to quickly consolidate Republican support, supercharge fundraising, and energize grassroots activists across the state. It also sends a clear message to potential primary rivals that the America First movement is united behind Garrity as its standard bearer.