Sen. Josh Hawley Endorses Trump for 2024 GOP Nomination
Endorsement follows Trump's warning to Hawley about his own 2024 reelection bid amid Democratic interest in Missouri and Texas Senate races.
- Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has endorsed former President Trump for the GOP nomination for president, becoming the 18th GOP senator to do so.
- Hawley's endorsement comes after Trump warned him to be 'very careful' in his own 2024 reelection bid.
- Nearly 90 House members have also endorsed Trump, with no other candidate coming close to these numbers in congressional endorsements.
- Democrats are reportedly targeting Senate races in Missouri and Texas, where Hawley and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are up for reelection.
- Trump is currently leading the primary field with 60% support nationally, according to the RealClearPolitics polling average.