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Trump endorses rival to Republican who voted to impeach
WASHINGTON, Feb 27, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Former US president Donald Trump has
signaled he will seek revenge on fellow Republicans who voted to impeach him
last month, and he followed through Friday, endorsing an ex-aide against an
Ohio congressman.
Trump threw his “complete and total” support behind Max Miller, a 2020
deputy campaign manager and White House advisor challenging Representative
Anthony Gonzalez, one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump after the
deadly January 6 riot at the US Capitol.
“Max Miller is a wonderful person who did a great job at the White House
and will be a fantastic congressman,” Trump said in a statement.
“Current Rep. Anthony Gonzalez should not be representing the people of
the 16th district because he does not represent their interest or their
heart,” Trump added.
It is believed to be the first endorsement Trump has offered to a
challenger of one of the Republicans who voted for his ouster.
“I will never back down and will never betray my constituents,” Miller,
32, said in a tweet highlighting Trump’s endorsement.
Trump was impeached on January 13 but acquitted one month later by the
Senate. He has said he aims to play a role in Republican efforts to win back
the House in 2022.
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