Wisconsin Republican compares himself to Trump as he launches his bid for governor
DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 9 – The Wisconsin Republican candidate emphasizes Trump-style policies to rally conservative voters in the 2025 gubernatorial race, aiming to reshape state leadership.
- On Wednesday, Wisconsin Republican Bill Berrien entered the governor's race, comparing himself to President Donald Trump and pledging a 'Wisconsin First' agenda.
- Berrien, a Navy SEAL for nine years and CEO of precision manufacturing firms, says he's 'an outsider and businessman just like President Trump' to shake up Madison.
- Berrien's PAC has raised $1.2 million since April, pledging to cut taxes while criticizing Democrats for wanting to raise them.
- Devin Remiker, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman, said Democrats will be ready to defeat 'whoever Trump handpicks' in the primary, as Berrien joins Schoemann as GOP candidates.
- Berrien, a Navy SEAL and manufacturer CEO, entered Wisconsin's governor race Wednesday, comparing himself to Trump and pledging a 'Wisconsin First' agenda.
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Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor
A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a “Wisconsin First” agenda.

Wisconsin Republican compares himself to Trump as he launches his bid for governor
A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race. Bill Berrien announced his candidacy Wednesday, aligning himself with President Donald Trump and promoting a “Wisconsin First” agenda.
Bill Berrien launches bid for Wisconsin governor; compares himself to Trump
A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a “Wisconsin First" agenda.
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