Trump Endorses Dr. Oz for Pennsylvania Senate Race: NPR
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Former President Donald Trump endorsed popular TV politician Dr. Mehmet Oz for the US Senate ahead of the Republican primaries in Pennsylvania.
“This is all about winning elections to stop radical Left-wing fanatics from destroying our country,” Trump said in a promotional statement. Famous heart surgeon-become a politician this weekend. “I have known Dr. Oz for many years, as have many others, even through his very successful TV show. He lived with us through the screen and was always known by everyone. come, respectful and intelligent.”
The former president also praised Dr. Oz’s medical and educational qualifications, adding, “He even said that I was in extraordinary health, which made me like him even more (although he She also said that I should lose a few pounds!).”
The endorsement comes as Republican candidates vie for Trump’s support in the key battleground state and in other national primaries.
Earlier, Trump endorsed Sean Parnell, a former soldier who dropped out of the race after allegations of physical abuse against his wife and children emerged. Parnell has denied those allegations.