{"id":2072530,"date":"2023-10-19T02:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T06:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-justice-in-west-virginia-senate-gop-primary\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T02:27:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T06:27:29","slug":"trump-endorses-justice-in-west-virginia-senate-gop-primary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-justice-in-west-virginia-senate-gop-primary\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump supports Justice in WV Senate GOP Primary."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-endorses-justice-in-west-virginia-senate-gop-primary%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2072530&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Former President Donald \u2064Trump \u200bEndorses West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice for Senate GOP Primary<\/h2>\n<p>In a significant development,\u2062 former President Donald\u200b Trump \u200chas thrown his support behind West Virginia Gov.\u2064 Jim\u2063 Justice, who\u200c is currently running \u200bin the Senate GOP \u200dprimary campaign. This endorsement comes as a setback \u200dfor\u2063 Rep. Alex Mooney\u200b (R-W.Va.), who was previously endorsed by President Trump in a House race\u200d last year.<\/p>\n<p>The winner of this primary will ultimately challenge Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) in the 2024 general election, should he decide to seek a fourth term. Sen. Manchin has\u200d stated \u200bthat he will not \u2064make an announcement regarding his candidacy until the \u200cend of the year.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-motion-to-delay-jan-6-civil-case-denied-5512852?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Trump Motion to\u2062 Delay Jan. 6 Civil Case Denied<\/h3>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>10\/18\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-scores-win-in-lawsuit-over-his-promotion-of-marketing-business-5512524?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Trump Scores Win in Lawsuit\u2062 Over\u2063 Promotion \u200bof Marketing \u2062Business<\/h3>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>10\/18\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Taking to Truth Social, President Trump expressed his admiration for \u2064Gov. Justice, stating, &#8220;Big Jim will\u2064 be a \u2063Great UNITED STATES SENATOR,\u2064 and has my Complete &#038; Total\u200d Endorsement.\u2062 HE \u2062WILL NEVER LET YOU\u200c DOWN!!!&#8221; \u200dPresident \u2064Trump highlighted \u2063Gov. Justice&#8217;s commitment to border security, support \u2062for the military and veterans, championing clean coal and energy dominance, economic\u2064 track record, efforts to combat inflation, and the\u2063 preservation of \u200cSecond Amendment rights.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Gov. Justice, \u2063who switched \u2063to\u2064 the GOP after appearing \u2064with President Trump in 2017, is a close friend of the Trump family. President\u200b Trump&#8217;s statement also emphasized Gov. Justice&#8217;s remarkable\u2064 qualities, describing\u200b him as &#8220;BIG in every\u200c way, but especially in his wonderful HEART!&#8221;\u2064 The former president concluded\u200b his message \u2063with a resounding declaration of love for West Virginia.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>President \u2063Donald\u200d Trump is introduced\u2062 at an event\u2064 by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R), in White \u200dSulphur Springs, W.Va., on June 3, 2018. (Mark Wilson\/Getty \u2064Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Responding to President Trump&#8217;s endorsement, Gov. Justice expressed his \u200dgratitude and honor, stating on Twitter, \u2064&#8221;I&#8217;m honored and thankful to be endorsed by President [Donald Trump]. I\u2019m the strongest Republican to win the U.S. Senate in West\u2064 Virginia!&#8221; He also highlighted that\u2062 his opponent, Rep. Mooney, is supported by one\u2062 of the largest anti-Trump Super PACs this election\u200d cycle.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-kevin-stitt-on-trump-criticism-desantis-is-the-right-guy-can-beat-biden-and-serve-eight-years\/\" title=\"Gov. Stitt: 'DeSantis is the one, can defeat Biden, serve two terms'\">endorsement carries significant weight<\/a> in West\u2063 Virginia, where\u200c he enjoyed strong support in both\u2063 the 2016 and 2020 elections. A\u200c recent poll by Emerson College showed President Trump with \u200ca substantial lead over President\u2063 Joe Biden in\u200b the state, further solidifying his popularity.<\/p>\n<p>While allies of Sen. Manchin argue that a contentious primary\u200c could weaken the Republican nominee for \u2062the general election, President Trump&#8217;s endorsement \u2064of Gov. Justice may decisively influence the primary race. The West Virginia Senate primary, \u200dset for the\u2063 coming months, will undoubtedly be closely watched.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>When announcing \u200chis intention to run in April, Gov. Justice promised to &#8220;do the job\u2064 that will make you proud.&#8221; In July, he endorsed President Trump&#8217;s 2024 bid, stating,\u2062 &#8220;I&#8217;m proud to support President Donald J. \u2062Trump! West Virginia is \u200cTrump country!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What impact does President Trump&#8217;s endorsement have on Governor \u2064Jim Justice&#8217;s position in \u200bthe Senate GOP primary campaign in West Virginia?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/p>\n<p>This\u200b endorsement by former President Donald Trump is a significant development in the Senate GOP primary campaign in West Virginia. Governor Jim \u200cJustice, who is \u200bcurrently running for the Senate seat, has gained the\u200d support \u200bof President Trump, which puts him in a favorable position in\u2064 the race. This \u200bcomes as \u200da\u2064 setback \u200dfor Rep. Alex Mooney, who was previously endorsed by President Trump \u2063in a House race last year.<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the primary will ultimately challenge Senator Joe Manchin, \u200da \u200dDemocrat, in the 2024 general election if he \u2064decides to seek \u2064a fourth term. Senator Manchin has \u200cstated that he \u2063will not make an announcement regarding his candidacy until \u2062the end of the year. \u2063Therefore, securing President Trump&#8217;s endorsement could prove to be a strategic advantage for Governor Justice in a potential matchup against Senator Manchin.<\/p>\n<p>President\u2064 Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Governor\u2062 Justice was announced on Truth Social, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platform<\/a> the former president \u2063recently launched. President Trump expressed his admiration for Governor Justice and described him as a &#8220;Great UNITED STATES \u200cSENATOR.&#8221; He assured his followers that Governor Justice would never let them down. President Trump emphasized Governor Justice&#8217;s stance on important\u200c issues\u2064 such as border security, support for the military and veterans, championing clean coal and energy dominance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-claims-economy-today-is-stronger-than-before-pandemic\/\" title=\"Biden Claims Economy Today Is Stronger Than Before Pandemic\">economic track record<\/a>, efforts to\u2063 combat inflation, and the preservation of Second Amendment rights.<\/p>\n<p>This endorsement holds significance not only for the \u200bupcoming\u200d primary election but also in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bob-casey-says-terminology-used-in-abortion-debate-antiquated-post-dobbs\/\" title=\"Bob Casey deems abortion debate terminology 'outdated' after Dobbs case.\">broader political landscape<\/a>. President Trump&#8217;s endorsements continue to hold \u2064sway among \u2062Republican voters, and his support could significantly\u2064 influence the outcome of elections. Governor\u2064 Justice, with the backing of the former president, is likely to \u200dgarner more attention and support from Republican voters in West\u2062 Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>With President Trump&#8217;s endorsement, Governor Justice is positioned as a strong contender in the Senate GOP primary. His track record as the Governor of West Virginia and his alignment with President Trump&#8217;s policies make him a compelling candidate for Republican voters in the state. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-justice-in-west-virginia-senate-gop-primary\/\" title=\"Trump supports Justice in WV Senate GOP Primary.\">primary \u2064campaign unfolds<\/a>, it will \u200cbe interesting to see how Governor Justice capitalizes on this endorsement and how his opponents\u200d respond.<\/p>\n<h2>Related\u200c Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-motion-to-delay-jan-6-civil-case-denied-5512852?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Trump Motion to Delay Jan. 6 Civil Case Denied<\/h3>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>10\/18\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/trump-scores-win-in-lawsuit-over-his-promotion-of-marketing-business-5512524?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Trump Scores Win in Lawsuit\u2064 Over Promotion of Marketing Business<\/h3>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>10\/18\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This endorsement by former President Donald Trump comes as a significant development in the Senate GOP primary campaign in West Virginia. Governor Jim Justice, who is currently running for the Senate seat, has gained the support \u2062of President Trump, which \u2064puts him in a favorable position\u200b in the race. This comes as a setback for Rep. Alex Mooney, who was previously endorsed by President Trump in \u2064a House race last year.<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the primary will ultimately challenge Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat, in \u200cthe 2024 general election if \u200bhe decides to seek a fourth term. Senator Manchin has stated that he \u200bwill not make an announcement \u2063regarding his candidacy \u200duntil the end of the year. Therefore, securing President Trump&#8217;s endorsement could \u200dprove to be a strategic advantage for Governor Justice in a\u2063 potential matchup against Senator Manchin.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Governor Justice was announced on \u2063Truth Social, a social media platform the former president recently launched. President Trump expressed his admiration for Governor Justice and described him as \u200da &#8220;Great UNITED \u200dSTATES SENATOR.&#8221; He assured his followers that Governor\u200b Justice would never let them down. President Trump emphasized Governor Justice&#8217;s\u200b stance on important \u2063issues such as border security, support for the military and veterans, championing clean coal and energy dominance, economic track record, efforts to combat inflation, and the preservation \u200dof Second Amendment rights.<\/p>\n<p>This endorsement holds significance\u2064 not only \u200bfor the upcoming primary \u2064election but also \u200din the broader political landscape. President Trump&#8217;s endorsements continue to hold sway among Republican voters,\u200d and his support could significantly influence the outcome of elections. Governor Justice, with the backing of the former president, is likely to garner more attention and \u2063support from Republican voters in West Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>With President Trump&#8217;s endorsement, Governor Justice is positioned as a strong \u2063contender in the Senate GOP primary. His track record as the Governor of West Virginia and his alignment with President Trump&#8217;s policies make him a compelling candidate for Republican voters in the state. As the primary \u200dcampaign unfolds, it \u200bwill be interesting to see how Governor\u200c Justice capitalizes on this endorsement and how his opponents respond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump endorsed West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice in the Senate GOP primary, dealing a blow to Rep. Alex Mooney, whom Trump supported in a previous House race. 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