Trent Staggs, the mayor of Riverton, Utah, said it was “unbelievable” to receive support from former President Donald Trump. Breitbart News Saturdaycalling it “one of the most valuable currencies” a candidate can hold.
Staggs, who is running for Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-Utah) seat, expressed gratitude for the recent support from the former president, who described Staggs as “100% MAGA.”
Trump wrote in part:
A highly successful entrepreneur who has served admirably as Mayor of Riverton for the past six years, Trent knows how to create jobs, stop inflation, grow the economy, and secure our borders. As your next senator, Trent will help you unleash America’s energy, support our military and veterans, and protect our Second Amendment, which is always under siege. Trent Staggs has my full and complete support – he will be a great senator and will never let you down!
“It’s just incredible. I mean, it’s huge. It’s something I’ve been looking for for a while. You know, I publicly supported President Trump last summer, near the start of his candidacy.” he said, noting there was a stated goal of running against now-retired Sen. Mitt Romney.
“I didn’t think he represented Utah very well. He just kept berating President Trump. And we had a lot of work to do to support him and support him and his people to advance his policies. We need someone who can work with other great America First senators. And that’s exactly what I said I would do from the beginning,” Staggs said, en route to the state convention in April. He explained that he had received a call from the president.
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
“How unbelievable. I mean, this is just one of the most valuable currencies that we can run for office in, and we saw a huge uptick in the convention here in Utah as well.” Trump Effect explained and stated.
“Matt, 70 percent of the participants showed up and we ended up winning. I mean, that’s unprecedented. We won not just 70 percent but over 60 percent of the delegate votes in Utah’s open senate convention. I’ve never seen one where it’s been achieved. And now that it’s in place, it’s having a very, very big impact on campaigns,” he said, noting there is still another hurdle. . However, Utah is not a runoff state, so there is a possibility of a plurality win. Additionally, Staggs believes that a majority of Utah voters support Trump, so it’s important that voters know that Trump has the support of the former president.
“I know that President Trump supports my candidacy, and that I already have a coalition of America First senators who support me, and that I have worked with them from day one. “We need everyone to understand that we can work together to promote an America-first policy and get this country back on track,” he said, adding that his campaign will focus on standing up to the establishment. He emphasized that he was correct.
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“That’s what symbolizes my career. Now, 10 people have been in elected office for 11 years, and they’re also in business, and that resonated with people. They want that.” People are hungry for it. They’re tired of sending the same people to Washington who care more about their own self-preservation and self-interest than representing the interests of the American people. “We need to get that message out because we know he has a track record of doing things and standing up and representing people at all costs,” he said.
“It takes money,” he continued, noting that lobbyists and PACs are supporting opponents and realizing that the establishment wants more swamp life.
“I sent a signal to the people of Utah, and I want to align myself with people across the country who have asked for my support,” said conservative Sen. Mike Lee, R-S.C. ), pointing out the collaboration with -UT) etc.
“They don’t want me in there. That’s why they’ve got other establishment creatures who want to put them in the seat to replace Mitt Romney,” he said. spoke about the opposition and foresaw a future where conservatives could “work with President Trump to advance this America First agenda.” first day.
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