When Asked About Trying To Earn Trump's Support, John E. Sununu Said, “I’d Certainly Love To Have Support From Across The Spectrum, That Includes The President.” According to Fox News, “Asked about trying to earn Trump's support, Sununu said, ‘I'd certainly love to have support from across the spectrum, that includes the president.’ But he added that ‘at the end of the day, this is about building support in New Hampshire, providing the right leadership for New Hampshire and the right message for New Hampshire.’” [Fox News, 9/19/25]
[VIDEO] John E. Sununu Said He Would “Certainly Like” Trump’s Endorsement. “Paul Steinhauser: Getting back to the president, I'm just wondering, will you be looking for his support down the road? And did you vote for him in the last presidential election, if you don't mind me asking? John E. Sununu: Yes. And I would certainly like to have his endorsement, and it would be, I think, helpful in the primary. But the more support and endorsement you can have, the stronger your overall campaign is going to be. Pleased to have the support of the Senate President, Sharon Carson. Three of our Republican executive councilors, former Governor Craig Benson, Steve Stepanek who, who ran Donald Trump's campaign here in 2024.” [Fox News Digital, 10/24/25]
[VIDEO] John E. Sununu Said That He Would “Welcome” Trump’s Endorsement. “Matt Prichard: Are you seeking his endorsement? Would you accept it? John E. Sununu: Oh, I’d welcome his endorsement.” [NBC Boston, 10/22/25]
[VIDEO] John E. Sununu Said He Would “Welcome” Trump’s Endorsement. “Rob Finnerty: So you will seek the Trump endorsement. Is that accurate? John E. Sununu: Oh, absolutely. I’d welcome his endorsement.” [Newsmax TV: Finnerty, 10/27/25]
Donald Trump Endorsed John E. Sununu For Senate. According to Fox News, “President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed former Sen. John E. Sununu of New Hampshire, a longtime GOP Trump critic, over one of his first-term ambassadors, former Sen. Scott Brown, in a crucial Senate race that's one of a handful that may determine the Senate majority in the midterm elections. Sununu, who was praised by Trump as an ‘America First Patriot’ who ‘will work tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda,’ is seen by top Senate Republicans as the strongest candidate to flip the seat held by longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is retiring at the end of this year rather than seek re-election to a fourth six-year term. ‘John E. Sununu has my Complete and Total Endorsement — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN — ELECT JOHN E. SUNUNU,’ Trump emphasized, in a post on social media.” [Fox News, 2/1/26]
John E. Sununu Said “I Want To Thank The President For His Support And Thank The Thousands Of Granite Staters Who Are Supporting Me.” According to Fox News, “‘I want to thank the President for his support and thank the thousands of Granite Staters who are supporting me,’ Sununu said after landing Trump's endorsement. The endorsement will further boost Sununu, who enjoys a polling and fundraising advantage over Brown. After Trump's endorsement, the Senate Leadership Fund, which is aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, said on X that ‘John Sununu is the clear choice to be New Hampshire's next US Senator, and President Trump's critical endorsement has put an end to the primary.’” [Fox News, 2/1/26]
[AUDIO] John E. Sununu Said He Was “Pleased” To Have Trump’s Endorsement. “Chris Ryan: So you're the recent recipient of President Trump's full throated endorsement for the U.S. Senate race here in the Granite State. What did that endorsement mean to you? John E. Sununu: Well, pleased to have it. Obviously, this is all about building the broadest possible coalition in New Hampshire. The day I announced that head of the Trump campaign, Steve Stepanek, from 2024, supported me, as did all of our former governors, the president of the Senate, Sharon Carson. I think I have the support of almost all of the state senators and executive councilors.” [New Hampshire Today, 2/3/26]
[AUDIO] John E. Sununu Said That Trump’s Endorsement Was “Terrific” And “I Really Appreciate That Support.” “Yes, the president endorsed me on Sunday, endorsements from activists and office holders in New Hampshire. It's been terrific. You know, I really appreciate that support. And that's part of the process. You mentioned fundraising. That's part of the process. But you know, what really drives the campaign is just that town to town, person to person effort in New Hampshire.” [Good Morning New Hampshire, 2/3/26]
[VIDEO] John E. Sununu Said Trump Had “Some Great Successes” And That He Can “Work From Day One With This Administration.” “President Trump has had some, some great successes. I'm someone who can work from day one with this administration… I’m focused on speaking to all voters. Look, if you're really talking about what's important to New Hampshire, everyone hears that.” [NBC Boston, 10/22/25]
[VIDEO] John E. Sununu Said That Trump “Has Been Very Successful.” “In fact, I've been endorsed by Steve Stepanek, who ran Trump's campaign here in New Hampshire. There's no question President Trump won, and he's kept winning. He's kept taxes lower. He’s secured our border. And what I want to do is be the most effective voice for New Hampshire, advocating with President Trump, with the Republican Congress, to continue to get things done that matter to New Hampshire. Keeping taxes low, that's one of those things. Keeping our border secure, keeping fentanyl out of our state. President Trump has been very successful.” [Newsmax TV: Finnerty, 10/27/25]
[VIDEO] John E. Sununu Said That Trump’s Support Was “Welcome” And He Would “Absolutely” Campaign With Him In New Hampshire. “Adam Sexton: You're looking to the future a little bit, but you have President Trump's support now. If he comes here to do a big rally, are you going to campaign alongside him? John E. Sununu: Look, the president's support is welcome. If he's here, absolutely. I think whether you're the governor or you're a sitting member of Congress even, you should be willing to meet the president, greet the president, etc. But at the end of the day, this election is about New Hampshire. Who's going to be the best voice for New Hampshire, a strong voice, an independent voice, willing to work with the president, keep taxes low, payback regulations, keep the country safe and secure. And he focused on the economy in that state of the union, which was great to see because we have so much work left to do.” [WMUR-MAN (ABC): CloseUp, 3/1/26]
[VIDEO] John E. Sununu Said That He Would “Work With” The Trump Administration. “Well, Washington, as anyone who observes can see, is a little dysfunctional right now. I mean, there's yelling, there's inactivity. We've got a government shutdown. And look, friends, family, they always say, ‘Why would anyone want to work there?’ And the short answer is, it's important to New Hampshire. It's important that we have someone who knows how to get things done. Someone who can work with this administration to keep health care costs down, to keep taxes low, keep the border secure. And I think it's in New Hampshire's interest to, to have someone who can be effective in the Senate from day one.” [WMUR-MAN (ABC), 10/22/25]
[VIDEO] When Asked About Loyalty To Donald Trump, John E. Sununu Said He Can “Work Effectively” With Trump. “Adam Sexton: In the US Senate Republican primary, loyalty to President Donald Trump is a big issue for those voters. How much of an important issue is it to you? John E. Sununu: Look, what's important is that we have someone in Washington who can work effectively with other members of Congress, with other senators, but also with the White House. And I know I'll be able to work with the Trump administration on issues important to New Hampshire.” [WMUR-MAN (ABC), 10/22/25]
[AUDIO] John E. Sununu Said He Would Work With Trump Who Has Had “A Lot Of Success.” “Dan Rea: How comfortable will you be as a senator from New Hampshire, working with at least for couple of years with President Donald Trump for a couple of years? Because I do not believe the theory that he wants to try to run a third term, like I read the Constitution pretty carefully. That's really not a possibility in my mind. And I'm sure it's not in yours either. John E. Sununu: Well, the short answer is very comfortable. I mean, I'm comfortable and have been working with presidents in the past, fighting for what's in New Hampshire's interest, fighting for what's right for our state and our economy. President Trump would be no exception. We've got a lot of success to build on. You know, passing legislation to keep taxes low as he's done. And I absolutely work with him to keep those taxes low. I think the fact that he's been able to end the chaos, the tragedy that we saw on our borders 18 months ago with thousands of people coming across the border illegally, tragic circumstances. No one wanted to see that kind of government failure, that kind of tragedy and chaos that's been stopped. And I hope we never, never go back to the chaos we saw 18 months ago. Inflation has come down. So continue to work with President Trump to keep inflation low. Work on affordability of health care, energy, housing. So, I mean, I'm very comfortable in that role. And I know that there's no one that can be as effective as quickly in that role as I can.” [NightSide, 10/27/2025]
[AUDIO] John E. Sununu Said He Would Be “Important To President Trump’s Agenda.” “That's the kind of voice we need for New Hampshire. That's the kind of voice I'll give New Hampshire in Washington. Why else is this important? This is important to the country. This is important to President Trump's agenda and to the successes that have been made in Washington.” [Hampton GOP Monthly Meeting, 2/11/26]
[AUDIO] John E. Sununu Said “Trump Has Endorsed Me” And That He Was Needed To “Cement The Gains Earned Under President Trump.” “Lastly, this election is important for the country. If we want to make sure we cement the gains earned under President Trump and this Republican Senate, we need to keep a Republican majority in the Senate. On tax cuts, protecting the border, cutting spending. We cannot go back. And that's why President Trump has endorsed me. But at the end of the day, it's about you, the people in New Hampshire. I would love to have your support.” [Sandown GOP Candidates Forum, 3/18/26]
When Asked Where He Disagreed With Trump, John E. Sununu Instead Listed Disputes He Had With George W. Bush. According to the Union Leader, “Sununu OK with Trump Days after President Donald Trump endorsed him, ex-U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu was in no mood to talk about breaks with MAGA during an interview on New Hampshire Today with Chris Ryan. Sununu offered up instead policy disputes he had with then-President George W. Bush when he served in the Senate. ‘I think I’ve proven my ability not just to take the right stand, but to lead the effort when it’s the right thing for the Granite State,’ Sununu said. Last November, he assured WMUR there’d be things he would not agree with Trump on. ‘I’m not going to vote with anyone 100% of the time. I don’t agree with my wife or my brothers and sisters on every single issue,’ Sununu said.” [Union Leader, 2/6/26]
[AUDIO] John E. Sununu Said He Agreed With Trump On “A Number Of Issues.” “Jack Heath: No, do you approve the policies thus far? John E. Sununu: We've talked about a number of issues where I agree and there are issues where I disagree. And look, if I run if I'm elected to the Senate and people know me and my record, I'll let them know what I think is right for New Hampshire. When I agree, when I disagree, I stood up to the White House on civil liberty protections because I felt it was the right thing to do. Did my Republican colleagues do the same? Almost to a person they did not. I believe that was right. It was consistent with New Hampshire's Live Free or die principles and more importantly, or maybe more satisfying. When I warned that the Patriot Act provisions on civil liberties weren't strong enough that they would be abused, not necessarily the Bush White House, but by future presidents, I was right. Okay. And we had to go back and fix those grievous errors. So I'll never hesitate to stand up to anyone when I think is right for New Hampshire and what I think is right for the country.” [Good Morning New Hampshire, 9/5/25]
[AUDIO] John E. Sununu Said That He Voted For Donald Trump. “Michael Graham: Have you ever voted for Donald Trump? John E. Sununu: Yes. Michael Graham: No qualms? John E. Sununu: Look, I have qualms about a lot of candidates, a lot of candidates. But, you know, I had obviously more qualms about Kamala Harris or I mean, President Biden. And, you know, we saw it in the news. Obviously, President Biden is going through prostate cancer treatment and we all wish him absolutely the best. But the idea that, you know, someone like Congressman Pappas would have told people in New Hampshire, no, he's fine. He's going to do a great job. He should be reelected. I support him. All this stuff about his mental faculties is wrong. That's so misleading. And that's was so sad to see. I served with Joe Biden and I could see from afar his very real decline. Physically, Yes. But his mental acuity as well. And it's unfortunate. It's unfortunate. [New Hampshire Journal Podcast, 10/23/25]