Don Jr. endorses LA. Attorney General Jeff Landry for Gov.

Sophia FloresOctober 11, 2022

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 14: Donald Trump Jr., executive vice president of development and acquisitions for Trump Organization inc., speaks during the American Freedom Tour at the Austin Convention Center on May 14, 2022 in Austin, Texas. The national event gathered conservatives from around the country to defend, empower and help promote conservative agendas nationwide. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) — Donald Trump Jr., executive vice president of development and acquisitions for Trump Organization inc., speaks during the American Freedom Tour at the Austin Convention Center on May 14, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

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UPDATED 12:31 PM PT – Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Donald Trump Jr. has endorsed Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R-LA.) for Governor.

On Monday, Don Jr. announced his support for his friend. Trump claimed that Landry will make Louisiana great again.

I’m proud to endorse my friend @JeffLandry for Governor. Jeff is a strong conservative, who will take on out-of-control crime, fix broken schools & bring common sense back to Louisiana. He will make Louisiana great again!!! #lagov https://t.co/OCIXwxpNiX

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) October 10, 2022

Excited to have my friend @DonaldJTrumpJr on Team Landry!

And YES, we will get crime under control, empower parents, focus on student success & Make Louisiana Great Again!

I love this state. We have great people & we’re going to make sure they have a government to match! https://t.co/m6Ytsuk0mr

— Jeff Landry (@JeffLandry) October 10, 2022

Landry has proven to be an ally to Don Jr.’s father, President Donald J. Trump. Landry filed a friend of the court brief in favor of Trump over the Mar-A-Lago raid. He has also openly challenged the 2020 election.

The Gubernatorial Primary Election is expected to take place in October 2023.