President Trump Endorses Two Republican Candidates for Governor
President Trump endorsed Republican candidates for governor in South Carolina and Iowa on Friday. The endorsements come ahead of primaries scheduled for next week in Iowa and early June in South Carolina.
rove.meIn social media posts, he backed the lieutenant governor of South Carolina and a member of Congress from Iowa. Both primaries are approaching quickly.
The lieutenant governor has served two terms alongside the current governor. Trump noted that the lieutenant governor campaigned for him in 2024. He also highlighted that the governor’s son could join the ticket as lieutenant governor.
Iowa’s primary is scheduled for Tuesday.
The congressman is one of five Republicans seeking the nomination to succeed the outgoing governor. Trump described the congressman as aligned with his agenda and said the candidate would focus on the economy, border security, and law enforcement.
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- The Washington Times reported: Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary is scheduled for Tuesday.
- The Washington Times reported: Pam Evette is the Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina and has served two terms alongside Governor Henry McMaster.
- The Washington Times reported: Henry McMaster endorsed Pam Evette for governor.
- The Washington Times reported: Trump's endorsements were announced via social media posts.
- The Washington Times reported: Pam Evette campaigned for Trump in 2024.
- The Washington Times reported: Henry McMaster Jr. may be Pam Evette's running mate.
- The Washington Times reported: Trump described Randy Feenstra as MAGA all the way.
- @thehill reported: Trump's endorsement of Pam Evette constitutes a snub of Nancy Mace.
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