Old one President Trump
Donald Trump Trump appointed by the State Department arrested in connection with the Capitol intelligence community investigating links between lawmakers, Capitol protesters Michelle Obama criticizes ‘party actions’ to ‘restrict access to the polls’ MORE launched a new installment of endorsements while asserting itself as the leader of the Republican Party for half of the 2022 term.
In a trio of endorsements on Friday night, Trump announced his support for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (R) and Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo
Michael (Mike) Dean CrapoBiden calls for bipartisan meeting on cancer research Senate Panel unanimously advances Biden’s top economic nominees Biden’s nominee foresees post-Trump trade agenda MORE (R), both running for re-election, and vice governor of Arkansas Tim Griffin
John (Tim) Timothy Griffin The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by TikTok – The Senate trial will have drama, but it is not surprising that Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin will end, giving up on the campaign for governor to run for the prosecutor- general Sarah Huckabee Sanders for governor an initial test for Trump allies MORE (R), who is running for state attorney general.
In his endorsements, Trump has classified lawmakers as staunch supporters of a number of conservative values, publicizing his views on immigration, gun rights and more.
Trump said that McMaster “is strong in the Armed Forces, in our vets, in crime and in the second amendment” and that Crapo “will continue to be a champion of our second amendment and the great outdoors men and women of Idaho and the United States” . The former president added that Griffin “will stand shoulder to shoulder with the brave men and women of law enforcement.”
The sheer number of endorsements underscores Trump’s increasing involvement in races across the country heading for the 2022 intermediate races.
Trump seems determined to call himself a creator of Republican Party kings, and his support remains a huge boon for Republicans competing in ruby-red states like South Carolina, Idaho and Arkansas.
The former president has largely supported the holders of his re-election proposals so far, although he has warned incumbent lawmakers that he is ready to support the main opponents to overthrow those he considers insufficiently loyal.
Trump last month gave his support to former White House adviser Max Miller, who is challenging the Rep. Anthony GonzalezAnthony GonzalezRepublicans, please save your party Head of the Republican Party campaign: It is not helpful for Trump to meddle in the primaries Trump endorses Tim Scott for re-election MORE (Ohio), one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for his role in inciting the January 6 deadly riot on Capitol Hill.
“Where necessary and appropriate, I will support the main rivals who advocate Making America Great Again and our America First policy. We want brilliant, strong, caring and compassionate leadership, ”Trump said in a statement last month.