Sen. Mike Lee on Friday voiced his support for former President Donald Trump, saying he “wholeheartedly” supports his 2024 presidential run.
The Utah Republican appeared on Fox News' “The Ingraham Angle” and said voters “agree with everything Trump says” because the 77-year-old represents “law and order.” He said people should vote for Trump regardless of whether they decide to do so or not. ” Meanwhile, President Biden is the epitome of “chaos.”
“The American people have a choice. In this situation, they have a historically unique opportunity to choose between two presidents,” Lee said. “They have a chance to choose between order or lawlessness. They have a chance to choose to put America first or America last. I will always put America first.” choose that.
“Look, whether you like Donald Trump or hate him, whether you agree with everything he says or not, he believes that we should prioritize order over chaos and America before America.” It is the only opportunity you have to choose to do so,” he added. “It's time to get behind him.”
Lee, who has served in the Senate since 2011, is the 21st Republican senator to endorse Trump, a list that includes Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ala.). (R-Ark.), Sen. Rick Scott (R-Ark.), Sen. Rick Scott (R-Ark.), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Lindsey Graham (RS. C.) – According to hill.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, Trump's top Republican primary rivals, have yet to receive the support of a single sitting senator, the paper notes.
“Look, presidential elections always involve a lot of promises,” Lee continued during his appearance on Fox News. “My favorite kind of political promise is one that's kept. Donald Trump has kept the promises he's made on the campaign trail so far. We know what kind of president he's going to be. I am.
“So whether you agree with him on every point or not, if you're not satisfied with the status quo, the lawless status quo, leaving America at the end,” he continued.
“The time has come to support Donald Trump. I wholeheartedly support Donald J. Trump as he runs for president in 2024.”
Trump congratulated the senator for his enthusiastic support in a post on Truth Social, writing, “Thank you MAGA!!!”
President Trump previously endorsed Lee for midterm reelection in 2022.
