WASHINGTON — President Trump continues to tighten his grip on the Republican Party as the turbulent 2018 primary season lurched toward its finale.
On Wednesday morning, Trump used his Twitter account and recognized Kris Kobach’s victory in the GOP primary for Kansas governor.
My friend and very early supporter Kris Kobach won the Republican Nomination for Governor of Kansas last night in a tough race against a very fine opponent. Kris will win in November and be a great Governor. He has my complete and total Endorsement!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 15, 2018
Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer will endorse Kobach after he conceded in a surprise Tuesday night announcement a week after their neck-and-neck finish threatened to send the race to a recount.