Sen.
Jeff Sessions on Sunday endorsed GOP candidate Donald Trump for president, becoming
the first senator to endorse the first-time candidate and billionaire
businessman.
The
Alabama Republican endorsed Trump at a campaign rally in Mobile. "The
American people are not happy with their government. So some say we should forget
it, there is an opportunity this year, Tuesday, the last opportunity we have
for the people's voice to be heard. Has the government fixed immigration?
Donald Trump will do it," Sessions said. "I am pleased to endorse
Donald Trump for the presidency of the United States.”
Among
the members of Congress, Session is considered on the toughest on illegal
immigration.
The
endorsement is not a total surprise, considering Sessions has appeared on stage
before at a Trump rally. However, it will likely be considered a setback for
fellow GOP presidential candidate Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz, whom Sessions has
supported.
“There
is a man I respect that is an expert on the borders and so many things, we want
strong borders, we want to the wall ... We are going build that wall, they are
going to come into this country, but legally. I think of a great man, who am I
talking about? No one knows, kept it a surprise -- Senator Jeff Sessions,”
Trump said in introducing the lawmaker.
Fox News’ Christopher Snyder contributed to this
report.
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