President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the former Navy SEAL, a former Navy SEAL and endorsed businessman Tim Sheehy.
Rosendale was one of eight Republicans who voted with Democrats to expel former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) last October, when President Trump endorsed his opponent. He officially joined the campaign a few hours before the election.
“Tim Sheehy is an American hero, a very successful businessman from the great state of Montana,” President Trump said. real social posts. “He is strongly supported by many patriotic senators and Republicans who have supported our campaign to Make America Great Again, including our wonderful NRSC Chairman Steve Daines. ”
Mr. Trump refrained from attacking Mr. Rosendale in endorsing Mr. Sheehy, saying he “respects” the congressman, but Mr. Sheehy is in a position to defeat incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.). He explained that he feels he is in the “optimal position.”
President Trump said: “I also respect Matt Rosendale and have happily supported him in the past, and if he decides to change course and run for Congress, I will continue to do so.” I will support him again.” “But in this case, Tim is the candidate currently in the best position to defeat Lazy Jon Tester and restore the Republican majority in the U.S. Senate.”
Sheehy, a political newcomer, is a rancher and founder of Bridger Aerospace, an aviation fire suppression and wildfire management company.
His candidacy includes Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming). ) and is supported by several Republican senators.
“Tim is a political outsider who is strong on the border, military and veterans, and the Second Amendment, which is something we are constantly under siege from,” Trump said. “He will stand tall in the fight against the radical left Democrats who are destroying our country. He is also far more likely to defeat Lazy John.”
“America First Patriot Tim Sheehy has my complete and total support!”
Meanwhile, Rosendale has already joined the ranks of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Utah). It has gained support from senators from Kentucky and Montana. President Jason Ellsworth and the American Gun Owners Lobby.
Despite the lack of support, support for Trump seemed unwavering.
“I love President Trump. But he needs someone to actually fight in the U.S. Senate to enact Agenda 47 — and that’s me, not Mitch McConnell’s pick, Tim Sheehy.” and Rosendale I wrote to X.
“I will win this primary, beat Jon Tester in November, and together we will make America great again!”
The Montana Senate primary election will be held on June 4th.
