Trump Backed Constantino Faces Gendebien

Anthony Constantino’s win in the Republican primary for New York’s 21st District was anything but clean—fueled by Trump’s endorsement, massive spending, and wild accusations against opponent Robert Smullen, including a false claim about a “Chinese solar farm.” Smullen, a retired Marine, retaliated with personal attacks, even refusing to shake Constantino’s hand. Despite local GOP support, Trump’s backing proved decisive. Smullen may still appear on the ballot under the Conservative Party. Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien—a dairy farmer—won his race easily, focusing on local issues like cost of living and hospital closures, while calling Constantino a “wannabe D.C. insider” who buys influence with money. The November showdown pits Trump-backed Constantino against the grassroots Gendebien, with Smullen potentially complicating things as a third-party candidate. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/585666f7103be642