Tom Emmer Endorses Trump for 2024 Presidential Race
Despite Past Conflict, No. 3 House Republican Joins All GOP Leadership in Backing Trump
- Tom Emmer, the No. 3 Republican in the House, has endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race, despite Trump's previous efforts to derail Emmer's bid for House Speaker.
- Trump reportedly gloated about Emmer's endorsement, stating privately that 'They always bend the knee.'
- Emmer's endorsement follows a trend of high-profile Republicans endorsing Trump, despite previous resistance or conflict.
- Emmer's endorsement means that all five members of House Republican leadership have now publicly endorsed Trump.
- Emmer is the only Republican leader who did not vote against certifying the 2020 election results, making his endorsement particularly significant.