President Trump tweeted his support for Rep. Keith Rothfus, R-Penn., Saturday morning, and gave a new nickname to his Democratic opponent in the upcoming election for Pennsylvania’s 17th district, Rep. Conor Lamb.
“.@VP Pence is heading to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where we have both strongly endorsed one of the finest men around, Congressman Keith @RothfusForPA,” POTUS wrote. “He is running against #LambTheSham, who is telling … everyone how much he likes me, but he will only vote with Nancy Pelosi. Keith is strong on borders and tough on crime — and loves cutting taxes! #MAGA.”
.@VP Pence is heading to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where we have both strongly endorsed one of the finest men around, Congressman Keith @RothfusForPA. He is running against #LambTheSham, who is telling…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 23, 2018
…everyone how much he likes me, but he will only vote with Nancy Pelosi. Keith is strong on borders and tough on crime — and loves cutting taxes! #MAGA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 23, 2018
Lamb defeated Republican Rick Saccone in the special election in Pennsylvania’s 18th district back in March, yet redistricting now forces him to run in the 17th district.
Rothfus has served as the representative in Pennsylvania’s 12th district since 2013.
