Trump Endorses Halo Composer
Marty O’Donnell, the celebrated video game composer behind the iconic soundtracks for Halo and Destiny, has announced a second bid for the U.S. Congress, this time with the backing of former President Donald Trump. O’Donnell, who spent years as a composer at Bungie, is running for a Congressional seat in Nevada.
In endorsing O’Donnell’s campaign, Trump posted on Truth Social, describing the former composer as an “America First Patriot.” O’Donnell responded via X (formerly Twitter), expressing that he was “honored” to receive Trump’s support for his latest congressional run.
This represents O’Donnell’s second attempt to enter politics. He previously ran for the same Congressional seat during the 2024 election cycle, when he placed fourth in the Republican primary before his bid ended unsuccessfully.
O’Donnell’s political revival with Trump’s endorsement comes with notable historical context: according to reporting, O’Donnell had previously made disparaging public comments about Trump, reportedly calling him an “idiot” he loathes. Despite these past statements, O’Donnell has now welcomed the former president’s support for his 2026 campaign.
The endorsement highlights the intersection of gaming culture and American politics, bringing O’Donnell’s video game industry credentials to the political arena. While O’Donnell’s previous congressional bid was unsuccessful, Trump’s high-profile endorsement may provide significant momentum to his current campaign efforts.