Former President Trump Endorses Sen. Mike Braun for Indiana Governor in Competitive Republican Primary

Endorsement Could be Key as Braun Faces Four Competitors in Republican Primary, including Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch; Trump's Popularity in Indiana Significantly High Amid Potential Influence on Election Outcome.

• 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.

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