Trump backs Arrington over GOP Rep. Mace in South Carolina

Published February 9, 2022 5:40 pm

By MEG KINNARD
Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has endorsed former South Carolina lawmaker Katie Arrington over first-term Rep. Nancy Mace in a GOP primary that tests his heft in the state. Trump on Wednesday called Arrington “a true Republican” with his “Complete and Total Endorsement” for South Carolina’s 1st District. Trump called Mace — whom he endorsed in 2020, and who worked for his 2016 campaign — “an absolutely terrible candidate” whose “remarks and attitude have been devastating for her community.” Arrington ousted Rep. Mark Sanford in a 2018 GOP primary, only to lose in the general election. She launched her primary challenge to Mace on Tuesday. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has endorsed Mace.

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