Donald Trump endorses Darren Bailey in GOP primary for governor during downstate rally - Chicago Tribune

MENDON, IL -Former President Donald Trump attends a Save America Rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds on June 25, 2022.

Trump endorsed Darren Bailey for Illinois governor and also campaigned for U.S.

— Former President Donald Trump used a rural west-central Illinois fairgrounds rally Saturday night to endorse Darren Bailey for the Republican nomination for governor in Tuesday’s primary as he also restated his backing for U.S.

“Darren is a farmer and he’s a fighter and he has been an outstanding warrior in the Illinois State Senate where he’s totally, totally respected by all of them,” Trump told a crowd of thousands at the Adams County Fairgrounds near Quincy.

Representative Mary Miller have a word after receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump during a Save America Rally with former President Donald Trump at the Adams County Fairgrounds on June 25, 2022.

Bailey, an ardent Trump supporter who has actively sought the former president’s endorsement as the capstone for success in a six-way GOP primary race, said he will work to have Illinois welcome a new White House bid by Trump in 2024.

And when I see it, I will name it,” Bailey said after Trump told the story of Bailey plucking a misplaced hair out of the former president’s head during pre-rally picture taking.

“We have our work cut out for us here in Illinois, friends,” Bailey said.

“I’ve made a promise to President Trump that in 2024, Illinois will roll the red carpet out for him because Illinois will be ready for President Trump.”.

Bailey, a 2020 Trump presidential nominating delegate, comes from a downstate region of Illinois where voters have solidly supported the former president, and he has sought to cultivate their backing in his bid for governor as a base of support that has gradually grown across the state.

“With Mary, you get to elect a fearless America First Patriot,” Trump said.

6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol, the former president told the crowd, “If you want to send a message to (Wyoming U.S. Rep.) Liz Cheney, (Illinois) U.S.

A campaign spokesperson said after the rally that Miller meant to say “right to life” but misspoke.

MENDON - Supporters wait to enter prior to the Save America Rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds on June 25, 2022 in Mendon.

Mary Miller for Congress and also endorsed Darren Bailey for Illinois governor.

Representative Mary Miller from Illinois cheers with U.S?

President Donald Trump at the Adams County Fairgrounds on June 25, 2022

Trump stumped Miller of downstate Oakland in an Illinois congressional primary versus fellow Republican U.S

6 investigation, told the crowd, “My girlfriend, Mary Miller, is the bomb