Trump endorses Republican John Cox for California governor
President Trump endorsed Republican John Cox for California governor on Friday, backing that could help Cox consolidate the GOP vote in the June primary and increase his chances to win a spot on the November ballot.
"California finally deserves a great Governor, one who understands borders, crime and lowering taxes. John Cox is the man — he'll be the best Governor you've ever had," the president tweeted Friday afternoon.
Cox, who did not vote for Trump for president in 2016, said he was "honored and deeply grateful" for the endorsement.
"I am looking forward to working with [the president] to make California great again," said Cox, who alluded to potential support from Trump during a recent debate in San Jose, when he noted that he had recently visited the White House. "Like the President, I'm a businessman who knows how to get things done. We're going to secure the border, empower California small businesses, lower taxes, and make our state affordable for everyone."
Trump's endorsement of Cox is a major blow to GOP rival Travis Allen, an assemblyman from Huntington Beach and the favorite of many California conservatives. Both men failed to win the endorsement of the California Republican Party earlier this month, but Trump's backing is arguably more powerful.
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