Elections

Yet Another Congressman Endorses Trump

Alex Pfeiffer White House Correspondent
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Tennessee Rep. [crscore]Scott DesJarlais[/crscore] announced Monday that he is endorsing Donald Trump for president.

Trump now has three endorsements from the U.S House of Representatives and one endorsement from a senator, [crscore]Jeff Sessions[/crscore]. (RELATED: Trump Gets First Congressional Endorsements)

In his statement, DesJarlais said, “While there are certainly things that I admire and respect in each of the remaining candidates, I believe Donald Trump is the candidate best poised to make America great again. As such, I was proud to cast my vote for Mr. Trump and look forward to supporting the eventual Republican nominee whomever that might be.”

The Tennessee primary is Tuesday, and Trump is leading in the polls with 40 percent, [crscore]Ted Cruz[/crscore] follows with 22 percent.