Trump Dual-Endorses 2 South Carolina Runoff Candidates to Protect 156-1 Backing Record
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 22
Trump Dual-Endorses 2 South Carolina Runoff Candidates to Protect 156-1 Backing Record
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 22
Summary
One day before South Carolina’s gubernatorial runoff, Trump added Attorney General Alan Wilson to his earlier endorsement of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, giving himself a path to claim victory regardless of the result.
The move follows two recent gubernatorial endorsement losses in Georgia and Iowa, underscoring Trump’s effort to preserve the aura of political strength around his backing.
Wilson had gained late support from several prominent South Carolina officials while Evette’s polling slipped, and Trump’s second endorsement could further weaken her standing in an already tight race.
The White House said Trump has won 156 of 158 endorsed races — a 99% success rate — as he heads into another closely watched primary test with 134 days until the midterms.