Trump warns Alaska GOP governor he will withdraw endorsement if he supports Murkowski

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Former President TrumpDonald TrumpNews networks saw huge viewership drop in 2021 Man who told Biden ‘let’s go Brandon’ to go on Bannon’s podcast, says Trump Democrats should make Social Security a top issue in the midterms – here’s how and why MORE on Tuesday endorsed Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s (R) reelection bid, but only on the condition that Dunleavy does not support Sen. Lisa MurkowskiLisa Ann MurkowskiConservative women’s group backing Murkowski challenger Does anyone want to be in Congress? The senators reached agreement on the framework for re-authorizing the Violence Against Women Act MORE (R-Alaska) in 2022.

“Alaska needs Mike Dunleavy as Governor now more than ever,” Trump said in a statement. “She has the Complete and Total Endorsement but, this endorsement is subject to her non-endorsement of Senator Lisa Murkowski which has been very bad for Alaska.”

“In other words, if Mike endorses him, which is his prerogative, my endorsement of him is void and void, and there is no more force or effect!” Trump added.

Trump has vowed political revenge on Murkowski since he voted earlier this year to convict the former president in the impeachment case that sparked an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January.

Of the seven Republican senators who voted to convict the former president, only Murkowski faces re -election in 2022. Trump has already endorsed one of Murkowski’s main opponents, former Alaska Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka.

While only one Republican has dived into the race for governor of Alaska, a ballot measure approved by voters last year means Dunleavy will face an open primary in 2022, which he will face against candidates from to all parties. Another Republican, state representative Christopher Kurka, jumped into the race for governor.

The top four primary voters will advance to the general election, which will be decided by ranked voting option.

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