Former President Trump stated Friday the onus was on California GOP Senate candidate Steve Garvey to achieve out to the previous president and his supporters if he desires an endorsement.
“I don’t know much about Steve Garvey. I think he’s made a big mistake because he hasn’t reached out to MAGA,” Trump stated following remarks in California when requested why he hadn’t endorsed Garvey.
“I’m hearing he wants the MAGA endorsement, but he’s got to call me. If he had the MAGA endorsement, he could win,” Trump added.
Garvey, a Republican, is operating for the California Senate seat left open by Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler, who is just not looking for a full time period after being appointed following the demise of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Garvey will face Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in November after the 2 earned essentially the most votes in a major earlier this yr.
Schiff is closely favored to win the race in deep blue California. The congressman has for years been a prime foil to Trump, main impeachment efforts in opposition to the then-president and serving as the highest Democrat on the Home Intelligence Committee.
Trump on Friday referred to as Schiff “one of the most disgusting human beings.”
A September ballot from Emerson Faculty confirmed Schiff main Garvey within the race by 22 share factors, 55 % to 33 %.