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Trump begins settling scores with Republican opponents by endorsing a former aide's primary challenge to an Ohio congressman who backed impeachment

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Trump has endorsed Max Miller, a primary challenger running against Ohio'sRep. Anthony Gonzalez.RECOMMENDED ARTICLESDonald Trump endorsed former aide Max Miller in his primary challenge against one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to the former president last month.Miller announced on Friday that he was launching a campaign against , a second-term congressman and former professional football player who has been a vocal opponent of Trump since the and voted to last month."Current Rep. Anthony Gonzalez should not be representing the people of the 16th District because he does not represent their interest or their heart," Trump said in a statement released Friday afternoon, "Max Miller has my Complete and Total Endorsement!"Miller, who played a key role in Trump's 2016 and 2020 election campaigns, has not previously run for elected office. Politico he'd purchased a house in the northeast Ohio district to challenge Gonzalez.Max Miller (@MaxLMiller)"Max Miller is a wonderful person who did a great job at the White House and will be a fantastic Congressman," Trump continued in his statement, according to CNN. "He is a Marine Veteran, a son of Ohio, and a true PATRIOT."The endorsement is an early sign of the former President's during the 2022 midterm elections - something he had previously indicated."Where necessary and appropriate, I will back primary rivals who espouse Making America Great Again and our policy of America First," Trump said in a statement earlier this month, "We want brilliant, strong, thoughtful, and compassionate leadership."Gonzalez, who easily won reelection in November after first winning the district in 2018, sparked outrage after becoming one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump in January.But the congressman has continued to stand by his vote, telling reporters last month he is willing to lose his seat over the decision,Following the January 6 Capitol riots, which resulted in the deaths of five people, Gonzales said of Trump: "He was not sorry to see his unyieldingly loyal vice president or the Congress under attack by the mob he inspired. In fact, it seems he was happy about it or at the least enjoyed the scenes that were horrifying to most Americans across the country," CNN reported.Gonzalez isn't the only Republican who Trump may target heading into the 2022 mid-term elections.Trump has his eyes on , who also voted for the former president's impeachment and , whom Trump blamed for not doing enough to challenge his election loss in the state.AdsEnd of ads blockJoin the &nbsp; NewsletterBy clicking again you agree to our Privacy Policy and European users agree to data transfer policy and European users agree to data transfer policyThank you! You have successfully subscribed to receive newsletter from Business Insider Africa

Trump has endorsed Max Miller, a primary challenger running against Ohio'sRep. Anthony Gonzalez.RECOMMENDED ARTICLESDonald Trump endorsed former aide Max Miller in his primary challenge against one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to the former president last month.Miller announced on Friday that he was launching a campaign against , a second-term congressman and former professional football player who has been a vocal opponent of Trump since the and voted to last month."Current Rep. Anthony Gonzalez should not be representing the people of the 16th District because he does not...

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