Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty received President Donald Trump’s endorsement for re-election in 2026. With Trump recently threatening to support challengers to certain incumbents in Republican primary campaigns, Hagerty’s campaign will likely avoid major competition prior to the 2026 Mid-Term General Election.
“I have known Bill for a long time, as both a Highly Successful Businessman, and outstanding Ambassador to Japan. He has been with us from the very beginning, helping us, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “In the Senate, Bill is working hard to Revitalize our Economy, Lower Taxes, Secure the Border, Champion our Incredible Military/Vets, Restore American Energy DOMINANCE, Protect our always under siege Second Amendment, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.”
“Senator Bill Hagerty has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN,” Trump added.
Prior to serving in the Senate, Hagerty was the U.S. ambassador to Japan in the first Trump administration. He also served at the state level as a member of former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam’s cabinet and commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.
Hagerty said he was “deeply honored” to be endorsed for reelection to the Senate by the president, saying that with Trump’s support, he is “more determined than ever to fight for Tennessee, defend our conservative values, and work side by side with the President to again place the interests of Americans first.”
“President Trump’s leadership has ushered in a new golden age for America since his return to office, delivering historic victories for our Nation. But our work is far from over,” Hagerty said. “Together, we’ll keep building on this momentum and secure an even greater future for our country.”
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Honored to receive <a href=”https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@realDonaldTrump</a>’s endorsement for the United States Senate. Thank you, President Trump! <br><br>To my fellow Tennesseans, I ask for your support to send me back to Washington to continue preserving our conservative values and work side by side with the President to… <a href=”https://t.co/0YEMZZwzhG”>pic.twitter.com/0YEMZZwzhG</a></p>— Bill Hagerty (@BillHagertyTN) <a href=”https://twitter.com/BillHagertyTN/status/1905046244017258524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>March 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>