Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) has formally endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race during a major Republican donor event in Nashville, Tennessee. In his endorsement, Hagerty praised Trump's stance against China, securing the southern border, and support for a stronger military while opposing the Biden administration.
Hagerty stated that he believes Trump was "the most pro-gun, pro-Second Amendment president you've ever had in the White House." He also commended the former president for his energy policies and blue-collar job growth under his leadership.
The senator expressed concern about President Joe Biden's leadership style and criticized him for undoing many of Trump's accomplishments from his term in office.
"I am proud to endorse President Donald J. Trump because he stood up against China like no other president before him," said Sen. Hagerty adding "He put Americans first by closing our borders when it mattered most."
This endorsement comes at a crucial time as eight GOP senators have now waded into the presidential primary waters with their endorsements or announced candidacy plans. Recently, Sen Tim Scott became the first senator to enter the 2024 presidential race officially.
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As more Republicans continue to announce their intentions regarding participation in upcoming elections or offer endorsements of potential candidates such as former President Donald Trump, it remains clear that there will be significant competition within party ranks moving forward towards 2024.