Coverage dated July 31, 2022 to August 1, 2022

Trump endorses 'Eric' for U.S. Senate in Missouri

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Eric Greitens and Eric Schmitt thanked the former president for the endorsement.

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Rolling Stone
Trump Hedges by Endorsing Mysterious 'ERIC' in Missouri Senate Race (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jul 31, 2022
Rolling Stone's feed description
It’s unclear whether the former president is throwing his weight behind Eric Greitens, Eric Schmitt, or both candidates
Breitbart News
Donald Trump Endorses 'ERIC' in Missouri GOP Senate Primary (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 1, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Former President Donald J. Trump announced his endorsement of "ERIC" in the Missouri GOP primary for U.S. Senate.
Boston
Trump endorses 'ERIC' in Missouri primary, a name shared by rivals (opens Boston)
Published Aug 1, 2022
Boston's feed description
The former president’s unusual endorsement added uncertainty to an already tumultuous race.
CBS News
Trump endorses "ERIC" in Missouri GOP Senate primary. There's more than one Eric in the race (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 1, 2022
CBS News's feed description
On the eve of primary day and after withholding his backing for most of the primary and teasing an endorsement earlier in the day, Trump issued the statement with just a first name.
The Center Square
Trump endorses 'ERIC' for Missouri U.S. Senate seat in race with three Erics (opens The Center Square)
Published Aug 1, 2022
The Center Square's feed description
(The Center Square) – Two Republican candidates vying for the seat of retiring Missouri U.S. Senator Roy Blunt publicly claimed the endorsement of former President Donald Trump on Monday and
Breitbart News
Trump Endorsement of MAGA Champion 'Eric' Rocks Missouri Primary (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 1, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Political figures reacted to former President Trump's endorsement of "Eric" in Missouri’s Republican primary contest for the U.S. Senate.
RedState
August Surprise: Trump Makes Last-Minute Endorsement in Missouri Senate Race - Eric It Is (opens RedState)
Published Aug 1, 2022
RedState's feed description
He's endorsing... ERIC!
KSDK
Trump endorses 'Eric' for U.S. Senate in Missouri (opens KSDK)
Published Aug 1, 2022
KSDK's feed description
Eric Greitens and Eric Schmitt thanked the former president for the endorsement.
Insider
2 candidates for Senate flaunt Trump's endorsement on Twitter after the former president endorses 'ERIC' in Missouri primary election (opens Insider)
Published Aug 1, 2022
Insider's feed description
Trump released a statement in support of an unspecified "ERIC," prompting Missouri candidates Eric Schmitt and Eric Greitens each to claim he meant their campaign.
NBC News
Trump baffles GOP by endorsing ‘Eric’ in the Missouri Senate primary — a race with three Erics (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 1, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The Republican primary for an open Senate seat in Missouri includes former Gov. Eric Greitens, State Attorney General Eric Schmitt and little-known Eric McElroy.
Newsweek
Trump endorses "Eric" for Missouri's U.S. Senate candidate, but which one? (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 1, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Republican rivals Eric Greitens and Eric Schmitt each quickly claimed that Trump had endorsed them after the ex-president endorsed simply "Eric."
The Guardian
Donald Trump endorses ‘Eric’ in Missouri primary – but which one? (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 1, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Former president hedges his bets in Republican Senate race, where both Eric Greitens and Eric Schmitt claimed his endorsement
Washington Examiner
Trump endorses 'Eric' for open Missouri Senate seat — but doesn't say which one (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 1, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Former President Donald Trump is endorsing "Eric" in a race for Missouri's open Senate seat that features two top candidates with that first name.

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