Trump endorses Pashinyan for Armenia's 2026 elections

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for re-election ahead of Armenia's June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections. In a social media post, Trump praised Pashinyan as "a great friend and Leader" working to make Armenia "strong, wealthy, and very secure." Trump highlighted recent diplomatic progress following U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Armenia, noting that Washington and Yerevan plan to launch the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity." According to Trump, the initiative would improve energy access between Central Asia and the United States while strengthening regional cooperation in the South Caucasus. Trump stated the project would benefit American energy companies seeking Central Asian resources while promoting regional stability. "For these reasons, Nikol has my COMPLETE and TOTAL Endorsement for Re-Election on June 7, 2026," Trump wrote.