Former President Donald Trump approved of Sarah Palin for Congress on Sunday night, calling the former vice presidential candidate “tough and smart”, adding that “she will never step down”. “Alaska’s wonderful patriot Sarah Palin has just announced that she is running for Congress, and that means there will be a real America First fighter on the ballot to replace the late and legendary MP Young Young. Sarah shocked many when she supported me so much. “Early in 2016, and we won a lot. Now, it’s my turn! Sarah has been a champion for Alaska values, Alaska energy, jobs in Alaska and the great people of Alaska,” Trump said in a statement. Trump said he gave his “full and complete support” to Palin and encouraged Republicans to unite behind her. “He was one of the most popular governors because he resisted corruption in both the state government and the fake news media. Sarah left McCain’s presidential campaign in the trash despite having to endure some very bad, stupid and silly things. jealous within the campaign itself. They were ready to destroy her, but she did not let that happen. “Sarah Palin is tough and smart and will never back down, and I’m proud to give her my full and complete approval and encourage all Republicans to unite behind this wonderful person and her campaign to put America First!” , said Trump. SARAH PALIN ANNOUNCES PLACE FOR CONFERENCE IN ALASKA Former President Donald Trump approved of Sarah Palin for Congress on Sunday night, calling the former vice presidential candidate “tough and smart”, adding that “she will never step down”. (AP Photo / Cliff Owen, Archive) Palin is running in a special election to replace former Alaskan Republican Congressman Don Young, who died March 18. He served in Congress for almost 50 years. Announcing her candidacy for Congress on Friday, Palin said she planned to “honor Yang’s legacy.” “I realize I have very big shoes to fill and I intend to honor the Rep.’S legacy. “Young offering myself in the name of service to the state he loved and fought for, because I share that passion for Alaska and the United States,” Palin said. ALASKA HEALTH WAKES UP THE NEW IN MEMORY Former President Donald Trump Speaks at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (AP Photo / Seth Wenig) The former vice-presidential candidate is joining a busy field of candidates vying for the seat, with more than 50 candidates already running, according to the Anchorage Daily News. Palin was the ninth governor of Alaska from 1996 to 2002 and was the Republican nominee for President John McCain when she ran in 2008. CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION Representative Don Young, R-Alaska, appears at the Capitol Visitor Center on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Photo by Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) The results of the qualifiers will be announced on June 26 and the four people who will get the most votes will qualify for the special general elections, which will be held on August 16. Fox News’ Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report
