Print this article Former President Donald Trump is doling out endorsements for the 2022 Republican primaries. His choices for GOP candidates in the U.S. House, Senate, gubernatorial positions, secretary of state and attorney general contenders, and Republican Party leadership will test the strength of his influence in the GOP leading up to midterm elections. Here are Trump's announced endorsements for the 2022 primaries: U.S. Senate: Marco Rubio, Florida: Trump endorsed Rubio on April 9, calling him a "tireless advocate" for Floridians. The two were primary foes in the 2016 campaign cycle, during which time Trump dubbed the senator "Little Marco." In February, the former president's eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, ended speculation on whether she would seek to primary Rubio after rumors circulated about a potential bid for office.