Former President Donald Trump backed Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry in the crowded race for governor.
“I am endorsing your Attorney General Jeff Landry for governor. He has been a fantastic attorney general. He wants to stop crime. He loves the people of Louisiana just like I do," Trump declared in a video statement.Landry announced his intention to run for governor last year, just before the midterm elections. He is striving to fill a seat being vacated by Gov. John Bel Edwards , who is term-limited. He welcomed Trump's endorsement.
“I am endorsing your Attorney General Jeff Landry for Governor. He has been a fantastic Attorney General. He wants to stop crime. He loves the people of Louisiana just like I… pic.twitter.com/zCZZqkoIiS Landry is squaring off with multiple rivals such as Stephen Waguespack, former CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, Treasurer John Schroder, state Sen. Sharon Hewitt, and state Rep. Richard Nelson. On the Democratic side, former Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson announced his plan to run.
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