This week President Donald Trump officially endorsed North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger in his bid for reelection to NC Senate District 26 over his declared primary challenger Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.
In a Truth Social post, the president offered his full endorsement of Berger while also expressing support for Page in a different capacity.
“Sam Page is GREAT, he has been a longtime supporter, but I really want him to come work for us in Washington, D.C., rather than further considering a run against Phil,” the president wrote.
It was not made immediately clear what position Page was being offered in DC; however, he took to social media to say he appreciated Trump’s offer.
“I appreciate President Donald Trump’s kind words and his offer to have me join him in Washington,” wrote Page. “The President knows the strength of my support — I chaired ‘Sheriffs for Trump’ and served as his North Carolina state chairman while Phil Berger was attacking him and even letting his team call the MAGA movement a ‘death cult.’”
Page doubled down in his commitment to unseat Berger, claiming the Senate leader has a history of working with Democrats across North Carolina.
“As Sheriff, I partnered with the Trump administration to crack down on illegal immigration. Phil Berger weakened our immigration laws by siding with Democrats,” Page said. “He also teamed up with Governor Roy Cooper to repeal protections for women and girls in bathrooms and locker rooms, and he blocked legislation that would have stopped drag-queen performances for minors.”
Trump’s effort to get Page out of the race does not appear to be a solo effort. In recent weeks, WRAL News reported that state Sen. Amy Galey, R-Alamance, visited Page’s home to deliver a letter urging him not to challenge Berger.
After the Trump endorsement, Galey took to social media to once again encourage Page not to run.
@SheriffPage please disregard my last note pic.twitter.com/by73VLWDJk
— Senator Amy Galey (@amyscottgaley) December 11, 2025
The 2026 primary election kicks off with early voting on Feb. 12, and concludes on Election Day, March 3.