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President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of a new Montana Republican Senate candidate on Wednesday after Sen. Steve Daines announced that he will not run for another term in the U.S. Senate this November, bringing an end to more than a decade in Congress.
“Steve Daines, of Montana, is one of our truly Great United States Senators. He honorably served for 12 years in the Senate, and 2 in the House of Representatives. He did a job like few others are capable of doing but, sadly for our Country, Steve’s Term is up, and he has decided to leave the Senate and, ‘pass the torch’ to Kurt Alme, my TRUMP 45 and TRUMP 47 U.S. Attorney. In fact, if Kurt didn’t have the highest level of aptitude and talent, Steve would have remained exactly where he is but, Kurt is exceptional, and I will be giving him, based on Steve’s strongest recommendation, my Complete and Total Endorsement. Governor Greg Gianforte and Senator Tim Sheehy have also Endorsed Kurt,” President Trump posted to Truth Social.
“A Highly Respected Criminal Prosecutor in my Administration, and distinguished Harvard Law School Graduate, Kurt knows the Wisdom and Courage it takes to ensure LAW AND ORDER, advocate for our Heroes in Law Enforcement, and strongly support our Military and Veterans. As your next Senator, Kurt will fight tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Champion our Farmers and Ranchers, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment,” he continued. “Kurt Alme is an exceptional person, and will do a fantastic job as your next United States Senator from the Great State of Montana — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!”
Daines was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2012, then to the United States Senate in 2014.
In a video posted on X, Daines said serving Montana in both chambers had been the greatest honor of his career.
“Serving the people of Montana in the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate the past 13 years has been the greatest honor of my professional career,” Daines said. “I’m grateful to God for allowing me to serve, but after much careful thought, I’ve decided not to seek reelection.”
“Prior to public service, I spent 28 years in the private sector,” he said. “While I found those years very rewarding, they didn’t compare to the fulfillment I found in public service. I’m energized, I’m encouraged and I’m ready for whatever comes next.”
