Minnesota GOP Endorses Royce White to Challenge Sen. Amy Klobuchar

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer backs former President Trump’s claim that Minnesota is ‘in play’ for the GOP in November. The Republican Party of Minnesota supports Royce White, a former NBA player and Black Lives Matter protest leader turned GOP Senate candidate, in his bid to oust Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar. White received the state party’s endorsement at the Minnesota GOP convention.

Key Points

  • House Majority Whip Tom Emmer supports former President Trump's claim about Minnesota being 'in play' for the GOP.
  • Royce White, a former NBA player and Black Lives Matter protest leader, secured the Minnesota GOP's endorsement to challenge Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
  • White has controversial statements in the past, including remarks about religion, antisemitism, and Israel.

Pros

  • Support from House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and former President Trump's claim about Minnesota being 'in play' for the GOP.
  • Royce White, a former NBA player and Black Lives Matter protest leader, received the state party's endorsement to challenge Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

Cons

  • Royce White has made controversial remarks in the past, including statements about religion, antisemitism, and Israel.