Former President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania’s Republican U.S. Senate primary.
Trump selected Oz from a crowded field of GOP contenders, including Dave McCormick, Carla Sands, and Jeff Bartos.
“This is all about winning elections in order to stop the Radical Left maniacs from destroying our Country. The Great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a tremendous opportunity to Save America by electing the brilliant and well-known Dr. Mehmet Oz for the United States Senate. I have known Dr. Oz for many years, as have many others, even if only through his very successful television show. He has lived with us through the screen and has always been popular, respected, and smart,” the former president said in the endorsement.
Polls have shown Oz and McCormick as the frontrunners in the contest. However, after the endorsement, Oz could move into the lead.
In recent weeks, Oz has blasted McCormick for his connections to China.
“Dr. Oz is Pro-Life, very strong on Crime, the Border, Election Fraud, our Great Military, and our Vets, Tax Cuts, and will always fight for and support our under-siege Second Amendment. He will ensure America will become Energy Independent again. Dr. Oz also passionately believes in high-quality education and protecting parent involvement throughout the process. Perhaps most importantly, I believe that Mehmet Oz will be the one most able to win the General Election against a Radical Left Democrat looking to do unthinkable harm to our Country,” Trump added.
“He knows his job is to serve every single Pennsylvanian. Dr. Oz is smart, tough, and will never let you down, therefore, he has my Complete and Total Endorsement. Good luck, Dr. Oz. our Country needs you!”
Previously, Trump endorsed Sean Parnell for the same race. However, Parnell suspended his campaign for the position.
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Cooper Moran is a reporter for The Pennsylvania Daily Star and The Star News Network. Email tips to [email protected].
Photo “Dr. Mehmet Oz” by Dr. Mehmet Oz.
