SEEING DOUBLE? Trump Endorses Retiring Rep’s Twin Brother for Texas Seat

President Donald Trump appears to think being a congressman runs in the family.

On Thursday, Trump endorsed Trever Nehls, the identical twin brother of retiring Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, for the House seat of Texas’ 22nd district.

“It is my Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior TREVER NEHLS, who is running to represent the incredible people of Texas’ 22nd Congressional District,” Trump wrote Thursday on the social media platform Truth Social. “Trever’s brother is the GREAT Congressman from Texas, Troy Nehls. He and his family are fierce advocates for our Movement to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.”

This is not the only time Trever is looking to succeed Troy. Troy was previously constable of Fort Bend County, a position that then went to Trever in 2013.

Troy then went on to serve as sheriff in the county, an office for which Trever launched a campaign following Troy’s transition to Congress. He ultimately did not win the election but was the Republican nominee.

The 22nd Congressional District has been represented by prominent Republicans such as former Rep. Ron Paul and former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

Troy Nehls announced his decision not to seek reelection on Nov. 29, writing on X that he would “focus on [his] family and return home.”

Trever Nehls announced his candidacy the same day, writing on Facebook, “I know this district and this district knows me. I will work every day to earn your trust and carry on the tradition of America First leadership that our outgoing Congressman Troy Nehls set.”

Trever Nehls would not be the only Congressman to succeed his brother. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., won election in his brother Mike Fitzpatrick’s district after he decided not to seek another term. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, R-Fla., is also a successor to his brother, former Rep. Lincoln Díaz-Balart.