Republican Larry Hogan repeatedly bragged about Donald Trumpâs endorsement during a private fundraiser Wednesday, CNN reports. Hogan received Trumpâs endorsement after the former President met with Senate Republicans to discuss retaking control of the Senate.
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CNN: Exclusive: GOP Senate Candidate Hogan Touts Trump Endorsement in Private Fundraiser After Repeatedly Saying He Didnât Want It
By Sarah Ferris
October 30, 2024
- Maryland GOP Senate candidate Larry Hogan touted an endorsement from Donald Trump in a private donor call and suggested it helps him with the former presidentâs âhard coreâ supporters, after repeatedly stating that he did not want Trumpâs endorsement.
- On the call Wednesday, a local GOP donor asked Hogan about the public perception that Hogan and Trump âhate each other.â The former Maryland governor clarified that he did actually receive Trumpâs endorsement, according to a video of the call exclusively obtained by CNN.
- âDonald Trump actually endorsed me,â Hogan says, interrupting the donor and repeating: âDonald Trump actually endorsed me.â
- Hogan was personally recruited by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
- Hogan said: âTrump did come out and endorse me, so for those hard-core folks, you just tell them that.â
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