STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Incumbent Rep. Daniel Donovan was endorsed for re-election by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Friday.

Giuliani, also a Republican, said he planned to "take a break" from his responsibilities as President Donald Trump's lawyer to campaign with Donovan (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn) ahead of the June 26th Republican primary, according to Donovan's campaign.

Giuliani praised Donovan's record in Congress and said he wants voters to keep him there to continue "fighting for President Trump's 'America First' agenda," a statement said.

"From day one, Dan has fought against bad trade deals and the importance of securing our borders. Now, we need to show our loyalty to him by keeping him in Washington, fighting for us and working with President Trump to deliver on their shared agenda," Giuliani said.

He continued, stating that it's "critical" to keep the only New York City Republican congressman in Washington.

Donovan said having Giuliani's support is humbling.

"Rudy has been a loyal supporter of both me and President Trump over the years, and one of the things we love about him is his willingness to speak the truth and fight for what's right,'' Donovan said in a statement. "I know how much his endorsement means to the voters in this election, and I can't wait for him to get a hero's welcome when we bring him home to hit the campaign trail."