President Donald Trump has endorsed Human Events Opinion Editor and Republican candidate Kenny Cody in his bid for Tennessee’s 11th State House District, praising the conservative activist and educator as a “MAGA Warrior”.

“It is my Great Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior, Kenny Cody, who is running to represent the fantastic people of Tennessee’s 11th State House District.

“A very successful School Teacher, Civic Leader, Conservative Journalist and Activist, Kenny has dedicated his life to serving his Community. In the State House, he will fight tirelessly to Promote East Tennessee’s “Mountain Values,” Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, Promote School Choice, Safeguard our Elections, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Kenny Cody has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next State Representative from Tennessee’s 11th House District – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” the president wrote on Thursday evening.

Cody’s bio on his campaign page describes him as “a native East Tennesseean, born and raised in the small town of Cosby, Tennessee. He is engaged to marry the love of his life, Ms. Katilyn Webb of Parrottsville, Tennessee, and is a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Parrottsville, Tennessee.”

He and his family have called House District 11 their home for the past 30 years, where he was raised with the Christian, conservative, mountain values that make our home the best place to live on earth.

“His passion was always public service and voicing his views on Christian conservative values, which is why he ran and was elected Chairman of the Cocke County Republican Party at age 22 in 2019, a position he held until 2026,” it continues. “An active political columnist, Kenny has been published across the nation in conservative publications, including Human Events (where he serves as opinion editor). He has even been recognized by President Donald Trump for his work, with the President calling his columns “Really Smart!” for his thoughts on the America First movement.

Cody accepted the endorsement in a celebratory post to X, writing: “I am so honored to say that OUR CAMPAIGN has now been ENDORSED by the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, DONALD J. TRUMP!  … Mr. President, it is the honor of a lifetime to have you endorse me in our race. I have been a loyal supporter of President Trump for nearly a decade now, and I plan on continuing to be if you send me to Nashville as your next State Representative.”

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