Sen. Jeff Sessions, a leading opponent of immigration in the Senate, endorsed Republican nominee Donald Trump at an event in Madison, Ala., in front of more than 32,000 supporters on Sunday. With acceptance and respect among all members of the Republican Party, Sessions' endorsement was sought after by all Republican hopefuls Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Trump.
Sessions is the latest to endorse Trump, with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Maine Gov. Paul LePage and former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer speaking up in favor of him over the past week, as previously reported by HNGN.
Sessions had earlier shared the stage with Trump when the latter had campaigned in Sessions' hometown in September.
"Donald, welcome to my hometown, Mobile, Alabama. The American people, these people, want somebody in the Presidency who stands up for them, defends their interest, and the laws and traditions of this country. We welcome you here. Thank you for the work that you've put into the immigration issue. I'm really impressed with your plan. I know it will make a difference. And this crowd shows a lot of people agree with that. Congratulations. Welcome, and God bless," Sessions said, according to Breitbart.
Stephen Miller, onetime communications director to Sessions has already joined the Trump campaign as senior policy adviser.
"I have a little surprise for you. I have a man who is respected by everybody here, greatly respected. He's really the expert as far as I'm concerned on borders, on so many things. When I talk about immigration and when I talk about illegal immigration and everything else, I think about a great man. Who am I talking about? Nobody knows because we've kept it a surprise," said Trump before welcoming Sessions on to the stage at the Madison City Schools Stadium, reports Politico.
"At this time in American history we need to make America great again. I am pleased to endorse Donald Trump for president of the United States. A movement is afoot that must not fade away," said Sessions addressing the cheering crowd, reports CNN.
Sessions' endorsement comes two days before the Super Tuesday polls.
