{"id":2123904,"date":"2023-12-13T12:55:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T17:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missouri-senator-josh-hawley-endorses-trump\/"},"modified":"2023-12-13T12:57:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T17:57:59","slug":"missouri-senator-josh-hawley-endorses-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missouri-senator-josh-hawley-endorses-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Josh Hawley backs Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><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%2Fmissouri-senator-josh-hawley-endorses-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=2123904&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--><h2>Republican Senator Josh Hawley Endorses Donald Trump for President<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold \u200bmove,\u200b Republican Senator Josh\u2062 Hawley of Missouri officially endorsed former President Donald Trump for president on\u200d Tuesday. Hawley,\u2062 who had previously expressed his belief that Trump would\u200b secure the GOP nomination,\u2064 made his\u2064 endorsement in \u200dan\u200b interview\u2062 with\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/live-updates\/2023\/12\/12\/congress\/hawley-endorses-trump-00131430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">POLITICO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cPresident Trump doesn\u2019t \u200cneed to worry. I\u2019m with him. He\u2019s \u2062asked me several times \u200cto support\u2063 him. I said yes. And \u200bI\u2019ve been saying for a\u2064 year that I think \u200bhe\u2019s gonna be the nominee. I support him. \u200cI\u2019m gonna vote for him,\u201d Hawley confidently\u2063 declared.\u2063 \u201cDon\u2019t worry \u2064\u2014 you can put me\u200d down as support, endorsed, stand with.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET \u200dTHE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Trump currently\u2062 holds a commanding lead \u2063in the primary\u2063 field, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/only-34-of-voters-believe-biden-would-make-it-to-end-of-a-second-term\/\" title=\"Just 34% of voters think Biden would complete a second term.\">national \u2064polling average<\/a> of 60% support, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolitics.com\/epolls\/2024\/president\/us\/2024_republican_presidential_nomination-7548.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RealClearPolitics<\/a>. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are \u2062locked in a \u200cbattle for second place, \u200bwith\u200c 12.6\u200d points and 12.1 points respectively. The remaining candidates trail behind with\u2062 less than 5 points of support.<\/p>\n<p>In a boost \u200dto Haley&#8217;s campaign, New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu\u200d endorsed her\u2062 on Monday, emphasizing the opportunity for the state to lead the country. At a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tv-network-ratings-drop-during-bidens-first-full-week-in-office\/\" title=\"TV Network Ratings Drop During Biden\u2019s First Full Week in Office\">town hall event<\/a> in Manchester, Sununu declared, \u201cYou bet your a** I am. We\u2019re all\u200b in for \u200bNikki \u200bHaley.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Trump maintains a significant lead in New \u2062Hampshire with approximately 44% support, Haley is currently in second \u2064place\u2063 with around 19%, and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie follows closely behind with 13%, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolitics.com\/epolls\/2024\/president\/nh\/2024_new_hampshire_republican_presidential_primary-7396.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RealClearPolitics<\/a> polling average.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis has\u200b strategically invested in early states, particularly \u200din\u2063 Iowa, where\u200d he is currently polling \u2064second \u2063behind Trump. Despite\u2063 the\u2064 state&#8217;s caucus system,\u2063 DeSantis has garnered endorsements from\u200b influential \u2063figures such as Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and evangelical leader Bob \u2064Vander Plaats.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some \u200creasons given by Josh \u200cHawley for endorsing President Trump?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Orry, President Trump, \u200bI\u2019ve got your back,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Hawley&#8217;s endorsement\u2062 comes as a\u200d significant\u2063 boost to Trump&#8217;s political ambitions, as he continues to consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/counting-down-the-worst-moments-of-the-medias-love-affair-with-michael-avenatti\/\" title=\"Counting Down The Worst Moments Of The Media\u2019s Love Affair With Michael Avenatti\">potential presidential run<\/a> in 2024. With Hawley&#8217;s \u200dbacking, Trump solidifies his position as a dominant\u2062 force within the Republican Party, further galvanizing his base and garnering support from influential figures within the party.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his interview with POLITICO, Hawley outlined his reasons for endorsing Trump. He emphasized Trump&#8217;s strong stance on issues such as\u200d immigration, \u2062trade, and foreign policy, which resonate with many\u2063 conservatives \u200cand Republicans.\u2062 Hawley praised\u200d Trump&#8217;s willingness to address the concerns of average Americans \u2063and fought\u200c against the elitism of Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s policy agenda was one that\u2063 was focused on giving power back to the American people. He consistently \u2063championed \u200dpolicies that put American workers first, protected American jobs, and secured our borders,\u201d Hawley\u200b explained. \u201cHis America First agenda resonated deeply with millions\u2063 of \u200dAmericans who felt\u200d left behind by the political establishment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hawley&#8217;s endorsement also\u200c reflects his own political \u200daspirations. As a rising star \u200dwithin\u200d the Republican Party, Hawley has drawn comparisons to Trump&#8217;s \u200dbrand of populism and his \u200cwillingness \u2064to \u2063challenge the status quo. By aligning himself\u200b with Trump, Hawley hopes to build on his own base of support and solidify his position as a key figure within the party.<\/p>\n<p>However, not everyone \u200dwithin the party is pleased with Hawley&#8217;s endorsement. Some Republicans argue that\u2063 aligning with\u2064 Trump could\u2062 be\u200d detrimental to the party&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-wont-block-texas-abortion-law\/\" title=\"Supreme Court Won\u2019t Block Texas Abortion Law\">long-term prospects<\/a>, as \u2062his controversial presidency continues to face scrutiny and criticism. Critics argue that endorsing Trump could alienate moderate voters and further divide the party.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy surrounding Trump, Hawley remains unshaken in his support.\u2064 He believes that Trump&#8217;s policies \u2064and principles are what the country needs, and he is \u2063confident that\u200b the voters will respond positively to his endorsement. Hawley&#8217;s unwavering support for Trump highlights the deep divisions within the Republican Party and\u2064 the ongoing battle for its future direction.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Hawley&#8217;s endorsement sets the stage for what promises to be a highly contested and polarizing presidential race in \u20632024. With Trump considering a potential run, and Hawley \u200dpositioning himself as a key ally, the Republican Party is likely to experience a fierce\u2063 battle \u200bfor its soul and its future direction.<\/p>\n<p>The endorsement of Republican \u2062Senator Josh Hawley has undoubtedly sparked intense debate and \u200cdiscussion within political circles. As the Republican\u2063 Party navigates \u200bits post-Trump era, the significance \u200cof endorsements such as Hawley&#8217;s cannot be \u2062overstated. Only time will tell whether this endorsement will give Trump the boost \u200dhe needs and whether it will shape the\u2063 future trajectory of the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<h2>References:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/live-updates\/2023\/12\/12\/congress\/hawley-endorses-trump-00131430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.politico.com\/live-updates\/2023\/12\/12\/congress\/hawley-endorses-trump-00131430<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri officially endorsed former President Donald Trump for president, becoming the 18th GOP senator to back him. Hawley had previously predicted Trump&#8217;s victory in the nomination race but refrained from endorsing him. 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