Presidential Candidate Donald Trump gained a high-profile endorsement Tuesday, with former Alaska governor and 2008 vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin announcing her support for the candidate at a rally at Iowa State University. The announcement comes 13 days before the Iowa caucuses and could potentially boost Trump’s polling numbers as Palin is a well-recognized Tea Party sensation. “Are you ready to stump for Trump? I’m here to support the next president of the United States — Donald Trump,” Palin said. Also on Tuesday, Iowa’s Republican Gov. Terry Branstad said he hopes that Trump’s main challenger at this point in the race, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, loses the Iowa primary.
SOURCE: The New York Times
