Trump Backs Eric Hovde In Wisconsin Senate Race — Democrats Say, 'Two Out Of Touch Rich Guys Running To Put Themselves First'

Ex-president Donald Trump has publicly thrown his support behind Republican Eric Hovde in the hotly contested Wisconsin Senate race.

Trump endorsed Hovde on Tuesday in his bid to unseat incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), reported The Hill.

In a rally in Green Bay, Wis., Trump stated, “Eric, I am giving you my complete and total endorsement. So go out and win.”

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Hovde, a business magnate, officially launched his campaign in February. His campaign comes at a critical time as Wisconsin is considered a key battleground state that could sway the balance of power in the Senate.

In response to Trump’s endorsement, Wisconsin Democrats criticized the move. Arik Wolk, a spokesperson for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, characterized Hovde and Trump as “two out of touch rich guys running to put themselves first and Wisconsinites last.”

Despite the endorsement, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report currently rates Baldwin's seat as “lean Democrat.”

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