Perry Tweets Congratulations To Trump
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AUSTIN (AP) - Former Gov. Rick Perry has joined a number of top Texas Republicans in cheering Donald Trump's once seemingly unthinkable presidential election win.
Perry tweeted Wednesday: "The people have spoken! Congratulations @realDonaldTrump, Mr. President elect. #Election2016 #MAGA." That last part, of course, stands for "Make American great again."
The people have spoken! Congratulations @realDonaldTrump, Mr. President elect. #Election2016 #MAGA
— Rick Perry (@GovernorPerry) November 9, 2016
Perry was one of a crowded field that lost to Trump in the Republican presidential primary. He was then among Trump's harshest critics, even once calling the billionaire businessman a cancer on conservatism.
But Perry eventually endorsed and vocally campaigned for Trump. He has also said he'd be open to serving in a Trump administration.
Just got a call to #makeamericagreatagain Saddle up & ride, bro!!#godblessamerica https://t.co/KffXN7olzV
— Rick Perry (@GovernorPerry) November 9, 2016
Perry left office last year. His successor, Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and other top Texas conservatives are all hailing Trump's victory.
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