President Donald Trump is backing congressman Tom Kean Jr., who has been missing for the past three months.
“Congressman Tom Kean is a Great Representative for the People of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District!” Trump, 79, wrote via Truth Social on Monday, June 2. “A Tremendous Advocate of our America First Agenda.”
The president continued, “Tom is working tirelessly to Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Champion Small Business, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Support our Brave Military and Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.”
Trump added that Kean, 57, has his “complete and total endorsement” and encouraged his supporters in New Jersey to go vote for the missing congressman on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2. (Kean is running unopposed in the Republican primary and will face off against the winner of the Democratic primary race in the November general election.)
“GET OUT AND VOTE FOR TOM — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” the president concluded.
Kean reshared Trump’s message of support via X writing, “Thank you for your support, President Trump! Primary Election Day is tomorrow – get out and vote! 🇺🇸.”
Trump’s endorsement for Kean comes after the congressman made headlines for his lack of public appearances and a slew of missing votes. Kean cast his last vote on March 5. One month later, Kean claimed via social media that he has been MIA because he is dealing with a “personal medical issue.”
“My doctors continue to assure me that my recovery will be complete and that I will be back to the job I love very soon,” Kean wrote via X in late April. “I expect to return to a full schedule and be at 100 percent.”
Kean also addressed that he had missed multiple votes that occurred during those two months.
“I take my responsibilities seriously and have a strong record of showing up and delivering, which makes this absence all the more difficult,” he continued. “I am especially proud of my Congressional team, who have kept constituent services and legislative work moving forward without interruption, and my political team for ensuring the campaign continues to run strong.”
Since that statement, Kean has not been present in person on Capitol Hill and has missed more than 100 votes.
Last month, Kean provided an update on his return via a telephone interview with the New Jersey Globe.
“My doctors are confident that I’m on the road to a full recovery,” he told the outlet. “I understand the need for public transparency, and I appreciate the support of my constituents.”
