SALT LAKE CITY — Thousands of Republican delegates have gathered in Salt Lake City to select the party’s nominees for the 2024 election and one Senate candidate kicked off the morning by earning an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
Trump posted an endorsement for Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs on social media Saturday morning, backing the self-described “America First” candidate for the seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Mitt Romney.
“Trent Staggs is 100% MAGA, and is running to fill The Mitt Romney, a Total Loser, Seat as the next Senator from the Great State of Utah!” Trump posted on Truth Social. “A Highly Successful Entrepreneur, who has served brilliantly as Mayor of Riverton for the past six years, Trent knows how to Create Jobs, Stop Inflation, Grow the Economy, and Secure the Border. As your next Senator, Trent will help us Unleash American Energy, Support our Military/Vets, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Trent Staggs has my Complete and Total Endorsement – He will be a GREAT Senator, and never let you down!”
Staggs is one of 10 Republicans seeking the U.S. Senate seat, three of whom have already qualified for the primary by collecting signatures.
Other closely watched races include the campaign for the 3rd Congressional District seat, as well as Gov. Spencer Cox’s campaign for reelection.
The convention is expected to last most of the day, and the high-profile races are slated to be considered last.
This story will be updated.
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