Friday, September 18, 2026

The day in brief

Trump used Truth Social to endorse three Virginia Republican congressmen and praise a Fox News appearance by a fraud task force official.

— Endorsed Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-1), citing his role as House Armed Services Committee Vice Chairman.
— Endorsed Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-2), highlighting her Navy helicopter pilot background.
— Endorsed Rep. John McGuire (VA-5), calling him a former Navy SEAL and "America First Warrior."
— Praised Andrew Ferguson, Vice Chairman of a Fraud Task Force under VP JD Vance, for a Fox News appearance and claimed the group is recovering billions of dollars through prosecutions.

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Truth Social

@realDonaldTrump· 5h

Congressman Rob Wittman is doing a truly fantastic job representing the wonderful people of Virginia's 1st Congressional District!As the Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rob is working tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda. He understands the Wisdom and Courage required to Defend our Country, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. In Co…

@realDonaldTrump· 5h

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is a Tremendous Advocate for the Great People of Virginia's 2nd Congressional District! A former Navy helicopter pilot, Jen knows how to Defend our Country, Support our Brave Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. In Congress, Jen is working hard to Secure the Border, Grow the Economy, Restore American Energy Independence, and Protect our always under siege…

@realDonaldTrump· 5h

Congressman John McGuire is an America First Warrior for Virginia's 5th Congressional District. John bravely served our Great Country as a U.S. Navy SEAL, and is doing an incredible job fighting for the people of Rural Virginia. He is working hard to Grow our Economy, Create GREAT Jobs, Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Secure our Border, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, Defend our always under…

@realDonaldTrump· 4h

Andrew Ferguson, Fraud Task Force Vice Chairman, was FANTASTIC tonight on FoxNews. He and his group, headed up by wonderful V.P., JD Vance, have got the fraudsters running for shelter. They are bringing in Billions of Dollars - LONG PRISON SENTENCES. Thank you to Charlie Hurt for a great interview! President DONALD J. TRUMP

@realDonaldTrump· 3h