Sen. Marsha Blackburn Joins Handful of Tennessee Republicans Endorsing Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), who is running for Senate, address the crowd during a campaign rally at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tenn., on Oct. 1, 2018. Sean Rayford/Getty Images

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced Monday that she is endorsing Donald Trump for president, adding to the growing list of Republican lawmakers who are officially backing the former commander-in-chief.

“Under President Trump, our economy was booming, gas prices were low, and inflation was under control. Our [b]order was secure, our adversaries feared us, [and] our military was strong,” Blackburn wrote on Twitter. “I am proud to endorse Donald Trump for President and can’t wait until he’s back in the White House.”