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Trump has not openly endorsed a candidate in this election, unlike some other votes in the region.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

At a rally in Conroe that year, Trump openly acknowledged the endorsement pipeline, saying Patrick would call him with requests and he would respond, “Absolutely, Dan. Whatever you want, Dan.”

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Ship management companies openly advertise jobs on the tankers, even though such postings could put them at risk of violating U.S. sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Victims alerted authorities after spotting her working openly as a hairdresser in an upscale neighborhood in central Damascus, where she posted photos of her hairstyles online.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

By early 2006 he openly agreed with Gene Park: AIG FP shouldn’t insure any more of these deals—though they would continue to insure the ones they had already insured.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis