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Scandal-Scarred Pastor Quits House Race After Losing Trump's Support

Jackson Lahmeyer's texts became public two days before Tuesday's primary.

Mark A. Kellner
Jun 17, 2026
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Jackson Lahmeyer had — and lost — the president’s endorsement. Photo: Lahmeyer for Congress

Jackson Lahmeyer, an evangelical pastor President Trump endorsed for an open Oklahoma House seat who confron…

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