Trump Picks up Endorsement From Sen. Tom Cotton

Mr. Cotton’s endorsement adds to a growing list of high-profile Republicans who have declared their support for the former president.

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) questions President Joe Biden's nominee for Secretary of Defense, retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 19, 2021. Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) has thrown his weight behind former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid for the White House, officially endorsing the former president while criticizing President Joe Biden’s “disastrous” policies.

Mr. Cotton took to social media on Jan. 3 to issue his endorsement, saying he believes the Trump presidency brought safety, strength, and prosperity, contrasting it with issues under President Biden, including economic challenges and open borders.