Donald Trump Jr. Endorses George P. Bush's Texas Re-Election Bid
AUSTIN (AP) - Donald Trump Jr. has endorsed George P. Bush's re-election bid for Texas Land Commissioner, repaying Bush for breaking with his powerful political family and supporting Donald Trump's 2016 presidential bid.
The president's oldest son tweeted Tuesday that "Texas conservatives have a clear choice: Bush for Texas Land Commissioner."
Elections are about choices. In 2016, @GeorgePBush endorsed @realDonaldTrump and campaigned for him. His opponent attacked Trump and urged him quit the race. Texas conservatives have a clear choice: Bush for Texas Land Commissioner.
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 6, 2018
Bush's office administers oil and natural gas exploration rights on Texas' 13 million acres of public lands. Seen as a rising GOP star nationally, Bush is facing a challenge in Texas' March 6 primary from Republican Jerry Patterson, who was Bush's predecessor as land commissioner.
George P. Bush initially backed his father Jeb's 2016 presidential run, but later campaigned for Trump. His grandfather and uncle, both ex-presidents, shunned Trump during the campaign, but called to congratulate him after he beat Hillary Clinton.
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