Staff Reports
In an endorsement for Donald Trump's third presidential run, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said the former president is "a good fit" for the country.
In a statement released to media, the conservative politician noted that she supports Trump as the Republican nominee for president in 2024.
🚨 BREAKING: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene endorses President Trump
“President Trump has my complete and total endorsement for President in 2024! 🇺🇸” —@RepMTG pic.twitter.com/UQJR8yGJpT
— MTG Clips (@MTG_Clips) November 15, 2022
Trump is expected to formally announce his presidential campaign for 2024 at his Mar-a Lago resort in Florida. According to him, he can boost the turnout and energize the base while talking about the upcoming runoff in Georgia. It's also believed that he's considering picking Georgia Congressman and potential running mate, Greene.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is one of the possible Republican challengers to Trump for the party's presidential nomination. He responded to the former president's claims that he won the 2020 election with more votes than DeSantis.
When asked about the potential challengers to Trump, Greene noted that the president is still the "remains the leader of the Republican Party."
Greene: As far as people’s support for DeSantis.. of course that’s their choice but President Trump remains the leader of the Republican Party.. pic.twitter.com/qgQhh4HL9c
— Acyn (@Acyn) November 15, 2022
She also praised DeSantis for his performance as the governor of Florida. She said she hopes that he would consider staying in the state.
The preceding is a summary of an article that originally appeared on Washington Examiner.
