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 recent losses in other endorsements, including the Iowa and Georgia governor’s races.

Trump’s Change of Heart

Trump had initially endorsed Evette in the primary race, but she failed to secure the 50% needed to avoid a runoff. Wilson, who has been gaining momentum, has received support from several candidates who did not make the runoff, including US Reps. Ralph Norman and Nancy Mace. US Sen. Tim Scott also endorsed Wilson on Friday.

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’s campaign pointed to her post on social media, made shortly after Trump expanded his endorsement to include Wilson. “I was proud to come in first as President @realDonaldTrump’s endorsed candidate for Governor on June 9th. Looking forward to doing it again on June 23rd,” wrote Evette.

Impact on the Race

Trump’s dual endorsement now guarantees him a “win” in a reliably red state he’s recently struggled in bending his way. The runoff comes just a month after Palmetto State Republicans rejected an effort to redraw the state’s congressional map to eliminate its lone Democratic district.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.