Trump endorsed by ENTIRE House Republican leadership: Chief whip Tom Emmer completes ex-president’s clean-sweep of senior GOP members after former president sank his Speaker bid with ‘RINO’ attack

The entire Republican leadership team of the House of Representatives has now endorsed Donald Trump, after House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joined his colleagues in endorsing the former president, helping him complete his own bid for the speakership. to sink.

Emmer's announcement came a day after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana gave his own nod to Trump, and days before the Iowa caucuses kicked off the 2024 election process.

“The Democrats have made it clear that they will use every tool in their arsenal to keep Joe Biden and his failed policies in power. We cannot allow them. It's time for Republicans to rally behind the clear frontrunner of our party, and that's why I'm proud to support Donald J. Trump for president,” Emmer wrote on X.

His declaration of unwavering support came despite Trump torpedoing his own bid for a higher ranking amid the chaotic effort to find a new speaker following the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy – who has also endorsed Trump.

Former President Donald Trump has been endorsed by the entire Republican leadership team of the House of Representatives, now Rep. Tom Emmer is behind his attempt to return to the White House

The Minnesota Republican had a shot at the top job in October after the failed attempts of Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). He was immediately criticized for not being sufficiently pro-Trump at a conference where MAGA was gaining a foothold. He voted to certify Joe Biden's 2020 election victory and voted for a measure to raise the debt ceiling and fund the government.

Trump posted that he was a “RINO” – a Republican in name only. He also labeled him a “globalist” and someone who “never respected the power of a Trump endorsement.” Trump also called him “out of touch” and associated him with “squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.).

The attack helped end his bid for speaker just hours after Emmer prevailed over eight other Republicans in a closed-door vote.

Emmer's support for the former president, who leads his closest rival by 50 points in the polling averages, puts him on par with the rest of the House leadership.

Emmer said it is time for Republicans “to rally behind the clear frontrunner of our party.” Trump branded him a “RINO” last fall as he tried to ascend to the speakership

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced Tuesday that he was supporting Trump

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced his support for Trump in November

Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) was the first leader of the House of Representatives to endorse Trump. She had criticized some of his comments during the 2016 campaign

Emmer's downfall was amplified after he was targeted by Donald Trump on Truth Social

“I am proud to support Donald Trump for President in 2024, and I look forward to working with President Trump and a Republican House and Senate to fight for the families struggling under the weight of Biden's failed policies Scalise wrote on Tuesday.

House GOP Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.) was the first GOP leader to endorse Trump. (Stefanik had criticized Trump's proposed Muslim ban during the 2016 campaign, saying he had “offended women” with his rhetoric.)

“It's time for Republicans to unite around America's most popular Republican, who has a proven track record of conservative governance,” she said at the time.

Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed Trump in November, saying he was “all in” for the man he expected to be the party's 2024 nominee.

Emmer's endorsement came on a day when Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas also announced his support for Trump.

“I support President Trump and I look forward to working with him to reclaim the White House and Senate,” Cotton wrote on X.