JEFFERSON CITY — Former President Donald Trump has declined to endorse just one Republican in the Aug. 6 primary for Missouri attorney general.
Trump on Tuesday gave his “complete and total endorsement†to both incumbent Attorney General Andrew Bailey and former federal prosecutor Will Scharf, a member of Trump’s legal team.
“Both have fearlessly confronted the Radical Left’s destructive Lawfare and Weaponization of ‘Justice’ with Great Wisdom, Courage, and Strength,†Trump said on his social media site, Truth Social.
Trump’s announcement Tuesday continues a trend: He endorsed both then-Attorney General Eric Schmitt and former Gov. Eric Greitens in the 2022 primary for U.S. Senate.
And on Saturday, Trump endorsed all three front-runners in the GOP primary for Missouri governor: Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, and state Sen. Bill Eigel.
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In the attorney general’s race, both Scharf and Bailey were quick to spread the word about their new endorsement.
Both said they were honored to have Trump’s support. Neither acknowledged Trump’s endorsement of the other candidates in statements on social media.
“It has been the honor of my lifetime to win big for President Trump in courtrooms across America, including at the US Supreme Court,†Scharf said on X. “I’m ready to fight and win for the people of Missouri!â€
Honored to have President Trump’s complete and total endorsement for Attorney General!
— Will Scharf (@willscharf)
It has been the honor of my lifetime to win big for President Trump in courtrooms across America, including at the US Supreme Court.
I’m ready to fight and win for the people of Missouri!
Bailey said he met with Trump this month at the Republican National Convention. Earlier in July, he asked the U.S. Supreme Court to delay sentencing in Trump’s New York criminal case until after the Nov. 5 election.
“His leadership and unwavering commitment to America First principles have been an inspiration,†Bailey said on X. “Thank you, Mr. President, for your support. Together, we will continue to fight for the values that make our country great!â€
I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of President . His leadership and unwavering commitment to America First principles have been an inspiration. Thank you, Mr. President, for your support. Together, we will continue to fight for the values that make…
— Andrew Bailey (@AndrewBaileyMO)