Former President Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Nevada on Oct. 8. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Former President Trump endorsed Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen late Tuesday.
Why it matters: Jensen, a physician and former state senator, had previously sidestepped questions about whether he was seeking Trump's endorsement, telling reporters that he was focused on Minnesota, not national politics.
What he's saying: In a post on Truth Social, the former president praised Jensen as a candidate who will "bring Minnesota back from the brink," calling him "strong on both fighting crime and delivering solid and sensible education."
Flashback: Trump made several 2020 campaign stops in Minnesota after coming within 2 percentage points of flipping the state in 2016.
Of note: The Jensen endorsement came hours after Trump announced his backing of Kim Crockett, the party's nominee for Minnesota secretary of state.