Things are looking up.
Senator Tom Cotton recently endorsed former President Trump’s potential bid for the 2024 GOP nomination. He expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with Trump to win back the White House and Senate and steer the nation in a positive direction.
Cotton praised the perceived successes of America during Trump’s presidency, emphasizing safety, strength, and prosperity. Conversely, he criticized President Biden’s administration, citing economic challenges for families, border security concerns, and what he sees as increased conflicts with adversaries.
Endorsing Trump, Cotton highlighted the goal of helping Arkansans affected by what he views as the fallout from Biden’s policies. Their past collaboration on immigration policies and border security included efforts on the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act. This proposed significant changes to the legal immigration system, prioritizing immigrants based on skills while safeguarding opportunities for American workers, even though the bill did not pass.
Sources close to Cotton indicate an interest in working with Trump on potential immigration reform in a hypothetical second term. Cotton’s endorsement aligns with a growing support base among GOP senators rallying behind Trump’s potential candidacy for the 2024 Republican nomination. Other senators, such as JD Vance, Marsha Blackburn, Rick Scott, Josh Hawley, Eric Schmitt, Lindsey Graham, among others, have also voiced their support for Trump.
Overall, Cotton’s endorsement signifies a shared vision with Trump to regain political control and address what he perceives as adverse effects of current policies, particularly in immigration and border security. Their past collaborations indicate a potential partnership if Trump were to pursue and secure a second term in office.
