Ex-GOP primary rivals Rubio, Paul, land Trump endorsements

They traded barbs with Donald Trump during the 2016 Republican primaries before becoming major supporters during his four years in the White House — and now Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Rand Paul of Kentucky are the latest GOP senators running for reelection in 2022 to land the former president’s endorsement.

"Marco has been a tireless advocate for the people of Florida, fighting to cut taxes, supporting our Second Amendment, our Military and our Vets, a strong national defense, and all of the forgotten men and women of America," the former president wrote in a statement released by Save America, his leadership political action committee. Trump went on to say, "Marco worked with me to reform the VA and help our small businesses grow, and with his help, we achieved the lowest ever unemployment for women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and almost all Americans. Together, we worked closely with the Cuban and Venezuelan communities, and have made great progress."