{"id":2084155,"date":"2023-10-30T14:46:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T18:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2016-gop-candidate-says-hes-endorsing-trump\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T14:48:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T18:48:58","slug":"2016-gop-candidate-says-hes-endorsing-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2016-gop-candidate-says-hes-endorsing-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 GOP candidate backs Trump"},"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\">10<\/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%2F2016-gop-candidate-says-hes-endorsing-trump%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=2084155&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 HUD Secretary Ben Carson \u2064Endorses Donald Trump for President<\/h2>\n<p>Former Housing and Urban Development\u200b Secretary Ben Carson, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wayne-allyn-root-what-is-ultra-biden-by-the-way-im-proud-to-be-ultra-mega-maga\/\" title=\"Wayne Allyn Root: What is \u201cUltra Biden?\u201d By the Way, I\u2019m Proud to Be \u201cUltra Mega MAGA\u201d\">brain surgeon<\/a> who \u200dran for president in 2016, made a powerful endorsement on \u2064Sunday.\u200b In a tweet, \u200bCarson declared\u2062 his\u2063 support for former President Donald Trump, stating that our nation \u2062is in desperate need of strong leadership. He praised Trump as a leader who fights for the American people,\u200c our \u200bfreedoms,\u2062 our safety, and our future. Carson urged others to join him \u2062in the fight to Make America Great Again.<\/p>\n<h3>Carson&#8217;s Endorsement at Campaign Event<\/h3>\n<p>Carson \u2064didn&#8217;t stop at a tweet. He also \u2064appeared at a campaign event in Iowa, where\u200c he delivered a speech endorsing \u200dPresident Trump, the\u2064 leading 2024 GOP candidate. Carson emphasized Trump&#8217;s belief \u200cin freedom of speech, freedom of religion,\u200d and the right to bear\u2063 arms.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/us-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-trumps-steel-import-tariffs-5519361?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n        <strong>US \u2063Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Trump&#8217;s \u2064Steel\u2063 Import Tariffs<\/strong><br \/>\n      <\/a><br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/30\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/unthinkable-president-trump-responds-to-reinstatement-of-gag-order-5519328?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n        <strong>\u2018Unthinkable\u2019: President Trump Responds\u200c to \u200bReinstatement of Gag Order<\/strong><br \/>\n      <\/a><br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/30\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Carson&#8217;s endorsement is not\u200b the first from a 2016 candidate. Former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, who dropped out of the \u20642016 Republican primary race, \u2062also publicly endorsed \u2063Trump earlier this month. Jindal described Trump as a warrior and expressed his full and complete endorsement to win back the \u200bWhite House and Make America Great Again.<\/p>\n<h2>Poll Numbers<\/h2>\n<p>Despite facing charges in several\u2062 state and federal cases, President Trump maintains a strong lead in \u2064the polls.\u200b According to \u2064RealClearPolitics, he has \u200b59.1 \u2063percent\u200d support among potential voters in the GOP\u2062 primary. In Iowa, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2016-gop-candidate-says-hes-endorsing-trump\/\" title=\"2016 GOP candidate backs Trump\">key early primary battleground<\/a>,\u200b Trump \u200bis besting his rivals by \u200cabout 30 percentage points, as shown in a \u2063poll from the Des Moines Register.<\/p>\n<h2>Trump Responds to Pence<\/h2>\n<p>Former Vice President \u2063Mike Pence recently announced the suspension of his 2024 campaign. In response, President Trump\u200c called on Pence \u200bto\u2064 endorse him, highlighting his successful presidency and the loyalty Pence should show. Trump&#8217;s commanding lead in the polls has led him to decline attending future debates, suggesting \u2064that \u2063the Republican \u200bNational Committee should\u200d focus on winning the\u200c 2024 general election against Democrat \u2062President Joe Biden.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the significance of Ben\u200c Carson&#8217;s endorsement of Donald Trump?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/p>\n<h3>Carson&#8217;s Support for Trump<\/h3>\n<p>Former Housing and Urban Development\u200b Secretary Ben Carson, a highly respected\u2063 brain surgeon and former \u2064presidential candidate, has recently made a bold endorsement for former President Donald Trump. Despite their previous\u2063 rivalry during the 2016 presidential campaign, Carson has put aside any differences and declared\u200d his unwavering support \u2063for Trump. In a tweet, Carson acknowledged our nation&#8217;s desperate need for \u200bstrong leadership and praised Trump as a \u200cleader\u2064 who stands up\u200b for the American people, our freedoms, our safety, and\u2062 our future. This <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>, as Carson brings with him a \u2062wealth of experience and a strong reputation in the field of healthcare and public service.<\/p>\n<h3>An Endorsement with Substance<\/h3>\n<p>Carson&#8217;s endorsement of\u2063 Trump\u2064 went beyond a mere tweet. He \u200dactively participated in \u200da <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/charlie-crist-selects-miami-teachers-union-leader-as-running-mate\/\" title=\"Charlie Crist Selects Miami Teachers Union Leader as Running Mate\">campaign event held<\/a> in Iowa, where he passionately delivered a speech highlighting Trump&#8217;s noteworthy qualities. In his speech, Carson emphasized Trump&#8217;s unwavering belief in fundamental American values, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, \u2062and the right to bear arms. \u200dBy \u2064publicly showing his support for Trump, Carson has not \u200bonly strengthened Trump&#8217;s standing within the\u200c Republican party but has also brought attention to the shared values and policies that \u2063unite them.<\/p>\n<h2>Reflections on Carson&#8217;s Endorsement<\/h2>\n<p>Carson&#8217;s \u200cendorsement of Trump carries immense significance in the realm of American politics. As \u200ca\u200c respected figure within the medical\u200c and \u2063political spheres,\u2063 his \u2063support serves as\u2064 a testimony to the positive\u200d impact that Trump&#8217;s leadership has had\u2064 on our nation. Carson&#8217;s endorsement further highlights Trump&#8217;s ability to \u200drally \u2062diverse individuals under a common goal, reaffirming his position\u200c as the\u200d leading 2024 GOP candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Carson&#8217;s endorsement also \u2062serves as \u2064a reminder that political \u2064differences should\u2063 not hinder unity and progress. By setting aside their past\u200c differences, Carson and Trump have showcased the importance of transcending personal disagreements in order to \u2064prioritize \u200bthe greater good of the American \u200cpeople. Such acts of bipartisanship are crucial for the growth\u200c and prosperity of our nation.<\/p>\n<h2>Making America Great Again<\/h2>\n<p>Carson&#8217;s call to action, urging others \u2062to\u200b join him in the fight to Make America Great Again, echoes Trump&#8217;s campaign mantra. The endorsement encapsulates the \u2064shared vision of rebuilding the nation \u2062on \u200cthe principles of \u200dstrength, unity, and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>Carson&#8217;s support\u2064 for \u2064Trump is a reflection of the \u200csupport that Trump continues to gather within the Republican party and beyond. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-bidenomics-is-and-why-the-white-house-thinks-its-a-winning-2024-message\/\" title=\"Bidenomics: A Winning 2024 Message, Explained by the White House.\">nation moves forward<\/a>, it is crucial for leaders from all walks of life to come together with a united purpose in order to address the challenges and\u200c seize the opportunities that lie ahead.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Carson&#8217;s endorsement of Donald\u2064 Trump serves as a powerful statement of support and unity. It reinforces the transformative impact that Trump&#8217;s leadership \u200chas had on the nation and emphasizes the shared values and goals that unite them. \u2062Despite their previous differences, Carson and Trump have shown the importance \u2062of putting aside personal grievances to prioritize the \u200dgreater good. With Carson&#8217;s endorsement,\u2064 the \u2062momentum behind Make America Great \u2064Again continues to\u200c grow, lighting the \u200dway for a brighter and\u2063 stronger\u200c future for our\u2062 nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, a brain surgeon and 2016 presidential candidate, endorsed Donald Trump for president. He emphasized the urgent need for strong leadership, a president who prioritizes the American people, their freedoms, safety, and future. 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