Donald Trump touted his flawless endorsement record in an interview on Tuesday, a brag that unraveled hours later after Republicans in Iowa rejected his handpicked candidate for governor. “Everybody I endorse wins.

Trump made claims of cheating in the vote, as had been predicted by election experts and Democratic leaders in California, who dismissed them as baseless bluster.

Election Night winners include Democrats Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, Abigail Spanberger for governor of Virginia and Mikie Sherrill for governor of New Jersey.

Republicans in Iowa defied Donald Trump and challenged his grip on the party by refusing to vote for a candidate for governor the president had personally endorsed. Trump’s pick, Rep. Randy Feenstra,

California’s race for governor is still too early to call with more than half of the votes counted. Coverage of this live blog has ended. For the latest news, click here. The partisan warrior named to serve as the country’s top intelligence official is part of a small circle of trusted allies who won Trump’s confidence by taking swift action against his prominent Democratic critics,

President Trump made late-night endorsements ahead of Tuesday primaries in six states, backing candidates for California and Iowa governor races.