Trump Endorses Jim Banks for U.S. Senate

On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Jim Banks to succeed Sen. Mike Braun (R–IN).

“Jim Banks is running for the United States Senate from the Great State of Indiana,” Trump made the statement in writing. “I know Jim well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and WIN! Strong on the Border, Crime, our Military and our Vets, Jim will fight for low taxes and regulations, Sanity in Government, and our under siege 2nd Amendment. Jim Banks is respected by all, will never let you down, and has my Complete & Total Endorsement!”

Banks said:

Trump was the first president to address the China threat in my lifetime and put Indiana’s working families first. He strengthened our military and America’s standing on the world stage, secured the border, and grew our economy, but in just two years we’ve seen much of that progress wiped out by Joe Biden and the Democrats’ radical agenda. I’m grateful to President Trump for his support and look forward to fighting for the America First agenda in the U.S. Senate.

Banks represents the Hoosier state’s third congressional district but hopes to replace the outgoing Sen. Braun, who is running for governor in 2024.

Since the departure of former Indiana Gov., the Republican Party has been increasingly united around Banks. Mitch Daniels, R., has been described as an “amazing” Republican. “RINO” He announced that he would not run to be a senator.

After Daniels’ announcement, National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chairman Steve Daines (R-MT) backed Banks.

“I have the utmost respect for the years of service Governor Daniels has given to Indiana and wish him well in the future. I’m looking forward to working with one of our top recruits this cycle, Jim Banks, to keep Indiana red in 2024,” Steve Daines, Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), stated in a written declaration on Tuesday.