Former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has thrown his support behind Donald Trump, marking a significant endorsement despite their past disagreements. Ducey, who served two terms as a Republican governor, also backed Senate GOP nominee Kari Lake, who is set to face off against Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego in the upcoming November 5th general election.
In a series of posts on X, Ducey stated, “I will be voting for Republicans up & down the ballot in November – and both Donald Trump and Kari Lake have my endorsement.” He emphasized that despite any past differences, the stakes in this election are too high to do otherwise, and that having a Republican in the White House, along with a GOP majority in both the House and Senate, is essential.
Ducey cited concerns over inflation, border security, and foreign policy as key reasons for his support. He also highlighted the importance of school choice, tax cuts, and protecting the Supreme Court as pivotal issues in this election.
This endorsement is particularly notable given the history between Ducey and Trump. After certifying Arizona’s 2020 election results, Trump accused Ducey of “betraying” the state’s voters. Despite this, Ducey has largely refrained from criticizing Trump in recent years, and he described the legal actions against Trump as a “weaponization of the Department of Justice,” suggesting that voters should ultimately judge Trump’s conduct.
Kari Lake expressed her appreciation for Ducey’s support, praising his accomplishments as governor and his role in transforming Arizona’s economy and education system. In a statement, Lake said, “Doug Ducey supports me because he knows it’s never been more important to unite all Arizonans and win big in November. Thank you, Governor!”
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