Overview

• Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Indiana Senator Mike Braun, putting his weight behind the senator's bid for the state Governorship in a competitive Republican primary.
• Trump announced his endorsement on his social media platform Truth Social, echoing his 2018 endorsement of Braun for Senate.
• Senator Mike Braun, a businessman and longtime Trump supporter, expressed gratitude for the endorsement, highlighting their shared business backgrounds and political views.
• The endorsement has potential significance as Trump's popularity in Indiana remains high; he won the state with 57% to President Joe Biden's 41% in 2020.
• Senator Braun faces competition from four other candidates in the Republican primary for governor, including Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch.