MADISON – Four days before former President Donald Trump is scheduled to host a rally in Wisconsin for Tim Michels, Trump's endorsed candidate for governor would not commit to supporting Trump for president in 2024.
Michels and his top two opponents in the Republican primary for governor on Monday distanced themselves from Trump during a town hall candidate forum in Milwaukee in their final meeting before voters decide which candidate will compete against Democratic incumbent Gov. Tony Evers in November.
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and state Rep. Tim Ramthun joined Michels in declining to say they would back Trump for president in two years when asked by a Republican voter whether support another run for president in light of his actions during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
"It hasn't changed a single thing that I've been doing since I've been in this race," Michels said at the forum hosted by WISN (Channel 12) about his endorsement from Trump.
"Now, 2024 — I'm focused on this election right now. I have made no commitments to any candidates in 2024. What I'm focusing on is beating Tony Evers."
Kleefisch said she is committing to supporting the Republican nominee for president, "and it looks like we have an assortment to choose from."
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