(Headline USA) Former president Donald Trump, the de facto kingmaker of the GOP, faced one of his first post-presidency political dilemmas as Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., entered the race to replace retiring Sen. Richard Shelby. He is the second pro-Trump candidate to do so.
“America’s status as the greatest nation in world history is at risk. And it’s at risk from those within our country,” Brooks told people packed into a meeting hall of a gun range in the northern city of Huntsville.
Later, he added, “We are a beacon of freedom and liberty for the world, and we need to stay that way.”
Brooks, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, was among those who joined Trump at the Jan. 6 Save America Rally, after which dozens of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol during the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote in favor of Democrat candidate Joe Biden.
The north Alabama Republican announced his entry into the race at an event with former Trump adviser Stephen Miller, who has remained active as an adviser for many Republicans since departing the White House after Biden unraveled his successful immigration reform. read more
Now that he doesn’t have to suck up to Mitch, I certainly hope Trump endorses Mo this time around.
Me too, MJA! I love Mo and he will great for our state. John Merrill (our Secretary of State) is a wonderful Secretary and has done a fabulous job but when he talks, he puts you to sleep! One thing not mentioned is that Mo was on the baseball field when Scalise was shot. He has served his district well and he will serve Alabama well.
Go Mo! Representing us well since 1982.
He’s got my vote. I voted for him for the House and will gladly vote for him for Senate.
Please don’t pull a Georgia, run 2 Republicans to split the vote and then a democrat would be elected in a voter fraud plagued runoff.