Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama yesterday announced his decision to endorse the Republican presidential front runner, Donald Trump, from New York.
Session, who had earlier this week held a hearing on H-1B visas, said "Trump understands that a nation must always place the interests of its own people first."
The endorsement first by a sitting American Senator comes as big boost to Trump's chances ahead of the crucial Republican presidential primaries on Tuesday in 11 States including Alabama.
Endorsement from Session came after sitting Governor Chris Christies of New Jersey chose to endorse Trump earlier this week.
"Americans of all backgrounds and ethnicities, immigrant and US-born, are crying out for leadership that puts their needs first, that takes care of those living and dreaming here today, leadership that understands that there is no constituency other than the American constituency. Trump is that leader," Sessions said.
Trump addressed a massive rally in Alabama during the day. "I am deeply honoured to have the endorsement of Senator Jeff Sessions, leader of congressional conservatives," an elated Trump said.
"He has been called the Senate's indispensable man and the gold standard. He led the fight against the Gang of Eight, against Obama's trade deal, against Obama's judges, and for American sovereignty," Trump said.
"He has stood up to special interests as few have. There is no more respected man in Congress and we are closely aligned on many issues, including trade and illegal immigration," said the Republican presidential front runner.
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