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President Trump has announced his support for Sen. Jim Risch, R-Id., in his bid for reelection. Risch holds a key position in the Senate as Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump shared his approval for the work Sen. Risch has done.
“Senator Jim Risch is doing a tremendous job representing the incredible people of Idaho, a State I love, and WON BIG, in 2016, 2020, and 2024!” Trump said.
Sen. Risch was elected to the Senate in 2008 and took office in January, 2009. He was reelected as a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2023 and as Chairman in 2025.
Upon his election as Chairman of the Committee, Risch shared his commitment to helping President trump achieve his foreign policy goals.
“There is no better time for Republicans to take the helm and correct the shortcomings of the previous administration,” Risch said. “Our work will begin by confirming President Trump’s slate of national security nominees—among them, my good friend Marco Rubio to be Secretary of State whose leadership will be important in these turbulent times…The threats we face are urgent, and there is no time to waste. It’s time to get to work.”
Trump praised Sen. Risch for his commitment to enacting an America First agenda and for his strong stance on the policy goals Trump hopes to achieve in his second term.
“As the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jim is fighting tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda,” Trump said. “He is working hard to Grow our Economy, Create GREAT Jobs, Strongly Support our Farmers and Ranchers, Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Secure our Border, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, Defend our always under siege Second Amendment, and Restore PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.”
Sen. Risch will be up for reelection in 2026.
“Senator Jim Risch has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election, he is an exceptional man, and HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump said.
