WASHINGTON (WTVA) - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker has picked up another endorsement in his bid for re-election: President Trump.
The president tweeted late Tuesday afternoon that he is supporting Wicker, and it came on the eve of an expected announcement by Chris McDaniel that he will challege the incumbent in the June GOP primary.
.@SenatorWicker of Mississippi has been a great supporter and incredible help in getting our massive Tax Cut Bill done and approved. Also big help on cutting regs. I am with him in his re-election all the way!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 27, 2018
Trump described Wicker as "a great supporter and incredible help in getting our massive tax cut bill done and approved. Also big help on cutting regs. I am with him in his re-election all tlhe way!"
In 2014, Trump endorsed McDaniel in his failed 2014 bid to oust U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.