When Elon Musk acquired Twitter and renamed it X, he called it the world’s public square — a platform for unfiltered public discourse, news, opinion, and direct communication between politicians and voters. Donald Trump gave the world a master class in its power during the 2016 campaign, and today candidates across the political spectrum use it to speak directly to the public without media gatekeepers.

In Republican primaries, especially in strongly Trump-aligned districts, candidates often compete to prove their MAGA credentials. Missouri’s open 6th Congressional District race — triggered by the retirement of longtime Rep. Sam Graves — is a textbook example. The contest has quickly become a battle over Trump loyalty.

Kansas City Councilman Nathan Willett (@NathanNotNate) entered the race and immediately attacked conservative radio host Chris Stigall (@ChrisStigall) with a video suggesting Stigall had “Never Trump” tendencies. Stigall responded with clips showcasing his White House access as a journalist and years of on-air support for Trump. With dueling edited videos circulating, voters are left sorting spin from substance.

To cut through the noise, the Trump X Test offers a simple, objective measure: How consistently and substantively have these candidates voiced support for Donald Trump on X over time?

Nathan Willett (@NathanNotNate) Willett’s X account dates to at least 2015. His Trump-related posts are relatively sparse across more than a decade. One of the earliest is from August 2015, simply urging people to watch Trump in a GOP debate. Activity remained limited for years. His more visible pro-Trump content has picked up since he entered the congressional race, including posts praising Trump’s Labor Secretary, meeting with Team Trump and the NRCC, and positioning himself as the “proven America First fighter” for North Missouri. Critics note that most of his explicit Trump support appears tied to his current campaign.

Chris Stigall (@ChrisStigall) Stigall presents a markedly different record. As a longtime conservative talk radio host, his X feed shows consistent, vocal support for Trump dating back to at least the 2016 cycle and continuing strongly through 2020, the 2024 victory, and into the current term. Recent posts (April 2026) include him declaring, “I’m pleased to have been a steadfast supporter of President Trump’s for three elections,” while inviting voters to review his full podcast and social media archives. He frequently praises Trump’s agenda on issues like hospital fraud, tax cuts, jobs, and America First foreign policy. Stigall has pushed back against loyalty attacks by pointing to his long public record and dismissing connections to consultants as a “stretch.”

The contrast is clear: Willett’s Trump-related activity on X is limited and has intensified during his bid for Congress. Stigall’s support appears steady and longstanding, with frequent references to Trump as a transformative leader — a pattern consistent with his role as a syndicated conservative commentator.

Of course, social media is only one data point. Full podcast archives, voting records, and policy positions provide additional context. In a primary where Trump loyalty is likely to be a dominant litmus test, however, the X record offers voters a transparent, time-stamped look at each candidate’s public posture.

This race remains fluid, with the Republican primary set for August 4, 2026. As the campaigns escalate and endorsements roll in, the Trump X Test may help cut through the campaign rhetoric.