Former President Donald Trump affirmed his endorsement of longtime ally Drew McKissick in his bid for re-election as South Carolina GOP chairman on Tuesday, shortly after attorney Lin Wood announced his intent to challenge him for the position. "Drew McKissick has done an outstanding job as South Carolina GOP Chairman, electing more Republicans in 2020 than in over 140 years," Trump said in a statement. "He will continue to grow the party and help Conservatives get elected in the Great State of South Carolina. GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe attorney recently moved to South Carolina and confirmed his run against McKissick earlier this week. "Here, I want to return power and control of the South Carolina Republican Party to the members of the party."

Source: Fox News March 30, 2021 23:15 UTC