Former TrumpDonald Trump62% of electorate say Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if Trump were President Arrington on Wednesday in his bid to overthrow Rep. Nancy MaceNancy MaceSchiff: Russian invasion would be Nord Stream’s ‘ultimate death’ 2 Lawmakers urge Biden to ask Congress before sending a corps of army workers to Ukraine The Hill’s Morning Report – Russian aggression triggers U. S. and European sanctions MORE (RS. C. ) Array that accused Trump of causing the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill.
Trump, through his Save America PAC, hit Mace, calling her an “absolutely horrible candidate” who was “disloyal” to the Republican Party. He also said that “the comments and attitude of the congresswoman were devastating for her community, and not in all representatives” of the Republican Party.
The former president said Arrington loved, respected “and is a true Republican,” and wrote that she is “strong in the military, our wonderful veterinarians, law enforcement, the border, and will fight very hard for our Second Amendment and the back of the seat under siege. “”Taxes.
“Katie is glorious and has my full and total approval!” he added.
Trump’s approval comes a day after Arrington jumped to number one in the Republican Party in South Carolina. In his announcement video, he said Mace “sold President Trump. “
“Let’s be honest. Nancy Mace is exhausted. He sold Lowcountry. She’s more interested in adapting to a media celebrity than fighting for the other people she purports to represent,” Arrington said.
“Selfies with Carole Baskin, Monkey Island, marijuana legalization. Why is this prioritized over skyrocketing inflation, high gas prices, and lowcountry’s economic security?Is Nancy Mace high?” he added.
Mace gave the impression of reacting to Arrington’s announcement tuesday, writing on Twitter, “Bring. It. on. “
She told South Carolina’s The State newspaper that she hasn’t seen the advertising video yet and said, “It’s nasty, it’s and, you know, it’s not the Lowcountry. “
He also said he seeks in advance to “win everyone’s vote in the Lowcountry and continue to serve the 1st District in my next term. “
Mace, a first-term congressman representing the state of Palmetto, drew Trump’s ire after he imposed the duty by Jan. 6, 2021, on the former president.
In an interview, he said Trump “puts all of our lives at risk. “
Arrington ran for the House in 2018, defeating incumbent Rep. Mark Sanford, but ultimately lost to former Rep. Joe CunninghamJoseph CunninghamTrump approves Rep. Nancy Mace’s top challenger Gop says Mace “sold President Trump” Mace’s staff leader resigns eventful week MORE (RS. C. ). She was seriously injured in this crusade after being involved in a twist of fate involving two cars in June 2018.
Trump, in his speech Wednesday, said Arrington’s turn of fate was “devastating,” adding that he “found it very difficult to make a crusade after winning number one against another horrible candidate. “
A day before Arrington enters the race, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki HaleyNikki HaleyCPAC announces the 2022 agenda, speakers Why Mike Pence is running for President Trump approves of Rep. Nancy Mace’s most sensible challenger PLUS(R) endorsed Mace on Twitter, calling him “a fighter who resists Biden’s reckless spending, it retaliates against closures and illegal mandates, and is strong in terms of border security. “
The Hill reached out to Mace’s for comment.
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