President Donald Trump endorsed both Republican candidates in South Carolina's gubernatorial runoff after his picks lost in Iowa and Georgia.
Trump originally backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette exclusively, but she failed to secure the 50% needed to avoid a runoff against Attorney General Alan Wilson.
The dual endorsement guarantees Trump a win in a state where his influence has recently faced setbacks.
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After recent losses by other candidates he backed, President Donald Trump hedged a major bet Friday by endorsing both of the Republican candidates for South Carolina governor.
