Politics & Government
Oregon's Lone Republican in Congress Meets with Trump, Endorses Him
Greg Walden throws his support behind his party's presumptive nominee.
Greg Walden, Oregon's lone Republican in Congress, threw his support behind his party's presumptive nominee.
"While I may disagree with the rhetoric Mr. Trump uses and some policy positions, he is the better option than Hillary Clinton in the White House," he said in a statement. "That’s why all along I’ve said I intend to support the GOP nominee."
Walden is the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
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He met with Trump in Washington Thursday morning.
His endorsement of the businessman was first reported by OPB.
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