Trump shows support for Billy Long amid U.S. Senate race

Former President Donald Trump is showing some support for Southwest Missouri Congressman Billy Long, releasing this statement Wednesday afternoon:

“Have the great people of Missouri been considering the big, loud, and proud personality of Congressman Billy Long for the Senate? Do they appreciate what they have in him, a warrior and the first major political leader to say, “You better get on the Trump Train, it’s leaving the station.” That was before I even announced I was running for President. This is not an Endorsement, but I’m just askin’?”

Congressman Long released the following statement after Trump’s announcement.

“When I received an unprompted call from President Trump last night I was thrilled. Today I received another call from him and he said that he was about to put out a statement on the Missouri Senate race and thought I would like it. Five minutes later my phone started blowing up and he was correct l liked it.”

“I’ve been criss crossing the state sometimes on 3 hours sleep. He’s the hardest working candidate I’ve ever seen so I think he appreciates a candidate that works extremely hard. Maybe, just maybe, my months of hard work are starting to bear fruit.”

Early polling in the race for U.S. Senate in Missouri continues to be tight, even as new allegations have arisen against candidate Eric Greitens.