Dozens of Republican leaders in Ohio are mounting a last-minute effort to urge former President Donald Trump not to endorse JD Vance in the crowded upcoming primary for an open Senate seat.
in advance of the state's May 3 primary. Vance has come under particular scrutiny from some of Trump's most loyal supporters for criticizing the former president in the past, something the Republicans highlighted in their letter.
“We know there are many qualified candidates in this race who have stood up for the America First agenda over the years and have carried the Trump mantle over the years, again with the notable exception of JD Vance,” they wrote. “While we were working hard in Ohio to support you and Make America Great Again, JD Vance was actively working against your candidacy.”
Representatives for Trump and Vance, who has said he regrets his past comments, did not respond to requests for comment.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nolte: Ohio Poll Shows Trump Nod Could Put J.D. Vance over the TopPolling shows a nod from former President Donald Trump could put Ohio Republican U.S. Senate primary candidate J.D. Vance in the lead.
Read more »
Possible Trump endorsement of JD Vance for Senate brings pushback from Ohio GOP leadersVance has come under particular scrutiny from some of Trump’s most loyal supporters for criticizing the former president in the past.
Read more »
GOP leaders in Ohio try to block Trump endorsement of VanceCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dozens of Republican leaders in Ohio are mounting a last-minute effort to urge former President Donald Trump not to endorse “Hillbilly Elegy” author JD Vance in the crowded upcoming primary for an open Senate seat.
Read more »
With GOP candidates vying for his backing, Donald Trump plans rally in OhioA Trump rally is set to take place in Delaware, Ohio, on April 23, less than two weeks before the state's GOP U.S. Senate primary takes place.
Read more »
Ohio man who argued he was 'directed' by Trump to join the Jan. 6 Capitol riot convicted on all countsDustin Thompson didn't deny he had taken part in the breach and instead argued that at the time, he believed that Trump's speech near the White House authorized his actions. He likely faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Read more »