
Trump endorses both Republicans in South Carolina governor runoff, backing away from his first pick
Google News Top—Donald Trump reversed course in South Carolina's Republican governor runoff, endorsing both remaining candidates after previously backing just one of them. The double endorsement came after Trump's initial pick appeared to be struggling, prompting the unusual move of backing both contenders. Politico reported Trump now says either Republican candidate would make a good pick, effectively neutralizing his earlier single endorsement. The episode drew mockery from Democrats and raised questions about Trump's political judgment in state races. The runoff is part of a competitive GOP primary cycle in red-state South Carolina heading into the general election.
- Google News Top — Politico reported Trump now says either Republican would be a good pick for governor
- The Hill — Trump endorsed both GOP runoff candidates after previously backing only one
- NBC News — Politics — Trump's second endorsement came after his first pick appeared to be struggling
- Fox News — Trump backs second candidate in red-state GOP governor runoff
- Memeorandum — Trump endorses second candidate in SC governor race
- Daily Caller — Trump endorses both Republicans in SC governor runoff
- Washington Times — Trump says either GOP pick fine in South Carolina governor runoff