Retiring Nevada GOP congressman warns Trump-backed candidate's seat could be vulnerable

In an exclusive interview, Rep. Mark Amodei, a Republican who plans to retire in January, warned that his historically safe Nevada 2nd district seat might be at risk in the upcoming midterms. The warning centers on businessman David Flippo, who has Donald Trump’s endorsement but is accused of overstating his military service and delaying required financial disclosures, claims reported-5 Vegas. Amodei suggested the endorsement process was poorly vetted and said he is “looking seriously” at not voting for Flippo.

Despite these concerns, polling still favors Flippo over Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson, and Republicans view the race as less vulnerable than other contested seats. The district, which Trump won by 14 points in 2024, has never elected a Democrat, but shifting national issues such as inflation and the Iran conflict are influencing voter sentiment.