Trump announces new installment of endorsements

Former President TrumpDonald Trump, a person appointed by Trump’s State Department arrested in connection with the Capitol riot intelligence community investigating links between lawmakers, Capitol rioters Michelle Obama denounce “ partisan actions ” for “ restrict access to the ballot boxes ” READ MORE has issued a new installment of endorsements as he asserts himself as the leader of the Republican Party as the 2022 midterm approaches.

On Friday night, in a trio of recommendations, Trump announced his support for South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (right) and Idaho Sen. Mike CrapoMichael (Mike) Dean CrapoBiden calls bipartisan meeting on cancer research Senate committee unanimously promotes Biden’s top economic candidates Biden candidate presents post-Trump trade agenda MORE (R), both running for re-election, and the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas Tim griffinJohn (Tim) Timothy Griffin The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by TikTok – The Senate trial will have drama, but no surprise ending Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin abandons the gubernatorial campaign, to run for office. Attorney General Sarah Huckabee Sanders, An Early Test For Trump Allies MORE (R), who presents himself as attorney general of his state.

In his endorsements, Trump portrayed lawmakers as strong supporters of an array of conservative values, touting their positions on immigration, gun rights and more.

Trump said McMaster “is strong on the military, our veterans, crime and the Second Amendment” and that Crapo “will continue to be a champion for our Second Amendment and the great outdoorsmen and women of Idaho and the United States.” The former president added that Griffin “will stand side by side with the brave men and women of law enforcement.”

The multitude of recommendations underscore Trump’s growing involvement in races across the country as the 2022 midterm approaches.

Trump appears poised to pose as a GOP kingmaker, and his support remains a huge boon to Republicans running in ruby ​​red states like South Carolina, Idaho and Arkansas.

The former president has broadly supported incumbent candidates in their re-election offers so far, although he has warned sitting lawmakers that he is ready to back the main challengers to topple those he deems insufficiently loyal.

Last month, Trump gave his backing to former White House aide Max Miller, who is challenging the representative. Anthony GonzalezAnthony Gonzalez Republicans Please Save Your Party GOP House Campaign Leader: No need for Trump to meddle in primaries Trump approves re-election of Tim Scott READ MORE (Ohio), one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for his role in inciting the deadly Jan.6 riot on Capitol Hill.

“When necessary and appropriate, I will support key rivals who adhere to Making America Great Again and our America First policy. We want bright, strong, thoughtful and compassionate leadership, ”Trump said in a statement last month.