President Donald Trump Officially Endorses Senate Leader Phil Berger
Last night, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Republican Senate Leader Phil Berger in his primary against Sheriff Sam Page.
Here is what President Trump said about Phil Berger:
“State Senator Phil Berger is an America First Patriot, who is doing an incredible job representing North Carolina’s 26th Senate District!”
“Phil Berger has served as the Highly Respected Leader of the North Carolina Senate for over a decade, helping us deliver massive and historic Victories across the State, including my six BIG WINS and Primaries in 2016, 2020, and 2024! As Senate Leader, Phil is fighting tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Champion School Choice, Support our Great Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. He is also endorsed by Senator Ted Budd, and Representatives Virginia Foxx, Addison McDowell, David Rouzer, and many other MAGA Warriors.”
“Sam Page is GREAT, he has been a longtime supporter, but I really want him to come work for us in Washington, D.C., rather than further considering a run against Phil — Both are such outstanding people!”
“Therefore, Phil Berger has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
In response to this news, Senate Leader Phil Berger said, “I’m honored to receive President Trump’s ‘Complete and Total Endorsement,’ because we are both fighting to improve the lives of North Carolinians, standing up to the woke, leftist policies that hurt working people and mock their values,” Sen. Berger said. “The president called to commend Senate Republicans’ work supporting his America First agenda at the state level — and I’m very grateful to have his full support as we pursue more conservative victories.”
Berger faces a primary challenge from Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page, who is running on a platform of reversing North Carolina’s school choice progress and increasing taxes.
Instead of following President Trump’s leadership, in response to the endorsement news, Page said he planned to continue campaigning for the N.C. Senate.
Tim’s Take: Trump’s endorsement of Berger effectively ends the Republican Primary. The big question is why is Page not taking President Trump seriously about his offer to working in Washington D.C. It could be because Page knows he would not pass the vetting process. The State Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating his campaign finance reports and for issues at the Rockingham County jail.
