WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Budd announced Thursday his endorsement of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, just a week after Trump became the first president in history to be arrested on felony charges.
In a written statement to McClatchy, Budd said that under President Joe Biden the nation is in a decline, the economy is faltering, the southern border is “tragically wrecking lives” and the country’s power and influence is diminished.
“Under President Trump, our economy saw record-setting growth, and families were starting to get ahead,” Budd said. “Neighborhoods were safer. Across the globe, we were achieving peace. We were respected by allies and feared by enemies.
