President Donald Trump has announced his support for John Sununu, a former Republican senator from New Hampshire who had previously been critical of Trump, in the high-stakes Senate election that could determine control of the upper chamber. The endorsement boosts Sununu's chances as he competes with Scott Brown, another Republican candidate, to replace Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, who is retiring at the end of this year.
Sununu, a seasoned politician with a family legacy in New Hampshire politics, has been praised by Trump as an "America First Patriot" and "will work tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda." Trump's endorsement comes ahead of the primary election, which is expected to take place in September. Sununu has a polling advantage over Brown, as well as significant fundraising lead.
In contrast, Brown, who had previously been endorsed by Trump himself during his 2016 presidential campaign, emphasized that he would work for a strong economy, secure borders, reliable energy, and better healthcare for veterans. He also pointed out that the Senate Leadership Fund, which backs Republican candidates, has given Sununu its backing.
While some on the MAGA side rejected Trump's endorsement of Sununu as "slap in the face to grassroots supporters," the move is seen by top Senate Republicans as crucial in flipping the New Hampshire seat and potentially altering control of the Senate majority.
Sununu, a seasoned politician with a family legacy in New Hampshire politics, has been praised by Trump as an "America First Patriot" and "will work tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda." Trump's endorsement comes ahead of the primary election, which is expected to take place in September. Sununu has a polling advantage over Brown, as well as significant fundraising lead.
In contrast, Brown, who had previously been endorsed by Trump himself during his 2016 presidential campaign, emphasized that he would work for a strong economy, secure borders, reliable energy, and better healthcare for veterans. He also pointed out that the Senate Leadership Fund, which backs Republican candidates, has given Sununu its backing.
While some on the MAGA side rejected Trump's endorsement of Sununu as "slap in the face to grassroots supporters," the move is seen by top Senate Republicans as crucial in flipping the New Hampshire seat and potentially altering control of the Senate majority.