President Donald Trump has changed his stance on the South Carolina governor runoff, now supporting both Republican candidates, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson. Trump had previously endorsed Evette, but is now hedging his bets in a primary season where some of his endorsed candidates have fallen short.
Trump’s Endorsement History
Trump’s endorsement of Evette was seen as a significant boost to her campaign, but Wilson has also gained momentum in recent weeks. Trump’s decision to support both candidates may be seen as a way to maintain influence in the state, regardless of the outcome of the runoff.
Evette and Wilson are both pro-life advocates and have expressed support for Trump’s America First agenda. The runoff election is set to take place on June 23rd, and the winner will face off against the Democratic nominee in the general election.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.