U.S. Congressman Tom Marino, who represents part our area, is throwing his support behind Donald Trump.
The Republican representing the 10th District announced his support in an interview with politico.com.
Marino is the first Pennsylvania Congressional House member to endorse Trump.
In a statement, Marino said Trump has, “defied the odds at every turn.”
Marino said he has never seen such excitement and enthusiasm around a candidate in his lifetime.
Marino represents Bradford, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming counties as well as parts of Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, and Tioga counties.
Marino’s full statement:
“For the past 10 months, I have listened to political pundits and inside the beltway politicians say that Donald Trump is not a serious candidate, cannot win the Republican nomination and cannot win the Presidency. However, Mr. Trump has defied the odds at every turn. It is time that we start listening to what the people want and that is a President Donald Trump. I am proud to give Mr. Trump my full endorsement and support today.
In particular, Mr. Trump is right about the desperate need to address illegal immigration and fight to keep our country safe. For far too long, President Obama has used his executive action powers to circumvent Congress and institute dangerous policies that both cripple our national security and economy.
I have never seen such excitement and enthusiasm around a candidate in my lifetime. He is able to attract new voters from across the spectrum and that is exactly what our party and country needs. It is time that we put a strong leader in the White House and I believe Donald Trump is the right man for the job.
It is time for us to come together and Make America Great Again!”