President Donald Trump has made a significant move in the South Carolina governor’s race by endorsing both Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson. This decision comes after Trump’s endorsed candidates lost in recent primaries in Iowa and Georgia.
Trump’s Change of Heart
Trump had initially endorsed Evette, but after she failed to secure the 50% needed to avoid a runoff, he decided to also endorse Wilson. This move is seen as a way for Trump to guarantee a win in the reliably red state of South Carolina.
Evette finished a few points ahead of Wilson in the primary race, but both candidates will now move on to the runoff election. The majority of the candidates who did not make the runoff have thrown their support behind Wilson, including US Reps. Ralph Norman and Nancy Mace, and US Sen. Tim Scott.
Wilson quickly changed his social media profile to note Trump’s support for his campaign, saying, “I’ve proudly stood with President Trump from the very beginning, defended him when others would not, and fought alongside him against the radical left.”
Evette still boasts the support of term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster, a close friend of Trump. Trump’s change of heart is a major blow to Evette’s campaign, which has heavily leaned into her being the president’s preferred pick.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
