TRUMP Supports MASTERS and HAMADEH
There is a possibility that the outcomes of Tuesday’s election could be affected by a last-minute shakeup in a heated congressional primary to replace the outgoing Republican representative from Arizona, Debbie Lesko.
The Arizona Republic said that in a post that Trump made on Truth Social late on Saturday night, he provided his support for both Blake Masters and Abe Hamadeh, even though the Republican had initially only given his support to Hamadeh.
“We have a very important Republican Primary Election on Tuesday for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, with two spectacular America First Candidates,” the former president posted.
“Blake Masters is a very successful businessman and an incredibly strong supporter of our Movement to Make America Great Again – He is smart and tough! Likewise, Abe Hamadeh, a Veteran, former prosecutor, and fearless fighter for Election Integrity, has been with me all the way!” he continued.
“In Congress, we need a true Warrior who will work tirelessly with us to Grow our Economy, Stop Inflation, Secure our Border, End Migrant Crime, Support our Great Military/Vets, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment . . . THEY WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!” Trump added.
Within the Republican primary for the year 2022, Masters was the nominee for the Senate, while Hamadeh was the nominee for Attorney General. However, the two candidates eventually drifted apart due to differences in the outcome of the election.
The results of the election were legally challenged by Hamadeh, along with Kari Lake, who had previously run for governor but is now running for the Senate. Masters conceded his candidacy to Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, however. The loss for Masters was around 125,000 votes, while the loss for Hamadeh was 280 votes.
The endorsement appears to shrink the distance between Trump and his choice for Vice President, Ohio Senator JD Vance, who supported Masters in the contest for the congressional seat that is reliably Republican.
Ben Toma, the Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, Trent Franks, a former member of Congress, state Senator Anthony Kern, and Patrick Briody are all candidates for the seat.
