Trump praises South Carolina governor ahead of runoff

President Trump on Thursday praised South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R), who is facing a runoff election next week.

“I will be going the Columbia, South Carolina, on Monday night to do a campaign speech for one of my very early supporters, a man who truly loves the people of South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster. Henry worked so hard & was so loyal to me that I look forward to reciprocating!” the president wrote on Twitter. 

I will be going the Columbia, South Carolina, on Monday night to do a campaign speech for one of my very early supporters, a man who truly loves the people of South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster. Henry worked so hard & was so loyal to me that I look forward to reciprocating!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 21, 2018

McMaster, who assumed office when former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) took a job as the U.S.  ambassador to the United Nations, and  businessman John Warren (R) are on the ballot next Tuesday to determine who will be the Republican party’s candidate in the November election.

{mosads}”Henry McMaster has done a great job as Governor of South Carolina,” Trump said in another tweet Thursday.

“The State is BOOMING, with jobs and new industry setting records. He is tough on Crime and strong on Borders, Health Care, the Military and our great Vets. Henry has my full and complete Endorsement! #MAGA,” he added.

Henry McMaster has done a great job as Governor of South Carolina. The state is BOOMING, with jobs and new industry setting records. He is tough on Crime and Strong on Borders, Healthcare, the Military and our great Vets. Henry has my full and complete Endrosement! #MAGA

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 21, 2018

The winner of Tuesday’s runoff will face state Rep. James Smith (D) in November.

–This report was updated at 9:56 a.m.