President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE touted Nevada Sen. Dean HellerDean Arthur HellerOn The Trail: Democrats plan to hammer Trump on Social Security, Medicare Lobbying World Democrats spend big to put Senate in play MORE (R) as a reliable supporter of his agenda while hammering his Democratic Senate opponent Rep. Jacky RosenJacklyn (Jacky) Sheryl RosenThe Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Mnuchin sees ‘strong likelihood’ of another relief package; Warner says some businesses ‘may not come back’ at The Hill’s Advancing America’s Economy summit The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: CDC Director Redfield responds to Navarro criticism; Mnuchin and Powell brief Senate panel Hillicon Valley: Experts raise security concerns about online voting | Musk finds supporter in Trump | Officials warn that Chinese hackers targeting COVID-19 research groups MORE during a rally in Las Vegas on Thursday night.
Trump praised Heller, one of the most vulnerable Republicans up for reelection in November, as a “tremendous supporter.” Heller greeted Trump at the airport when the president arrived Thursday before going up on stage with him at the rally for a handshake and hug.
The president recounted during the rally how the two Republicans weren’t initially “friends,” but said they now “love each other” and he considers Heller one of his greatest allies in Congress.
“I have to say this, when we started out, we weren’t friends. I didn’t like him, he didn’t like me, and as we fought and fought and fought, believe it or not, we started to respect each other…and then we love each other,” Trump said. “He’s been a tremendous supporter ever since I won the election.”
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Trump on Thursday blasted Rosen, reiterating his nickname “Wacky Jacky” that he has used to knock the Democratic Senate candidate. The president criticized her for voting against the GOP’s tax law, arguing that if elected she would serve to back up House Minority Leader Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Pelosi: Georgia primary ‘disgrace’ could preview an election debacle in November MORE (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerOvernight Health Care: US showing signs of retreat in battle against COVID-19 | Regeneron begins clinical trials of potential coronavirus antibody treatment | CMS warns nursing homes against seizing residents’ stimulus checks Schumer requests briefing with White House coronavirus task force as cases rise Schumer on Trump’s tweet about 75-year-old protester: He ‘should go back to hiding in the bunker’ MORE (D-N.Y.).
“Wacky Jacky will never vote for us folks,” Trump said to applause. “[Democratic lawmakers are] voting for Nancy Pelosi. They’re voting for the new de facto leader of the Democratic Party, [Rep.] Maxine WatersMaxine Moore WatersMcCarthy yanks endorsement of California candidate over social media posts Top bank regulator announces abrupt resignation GOP pulls support from California House candidate over ‘unacceptable’ social media posts MORE (D-Calif.). Sen. Dean Heller is going to be with us all the time.”
Heller is the only Republican senator up in a state that Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE won in 2016. Nevada’s marquee Senate race will likely determine which party controls the majority in the upper chamber.
Earlier in the day, Heller was criticized for saying there was a “little hiccup here” regarding Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who has been battling sexual assault allegations. In a statement, Heller said the “hiccup” was in reference to how “poorly the Democrats have handled this process.”
Trump is slated to follow up on the rally Thursday night by attending a high-dollar fundraiser with Heller and Republican Danny Tarkanian, who’s running in the competitive open-seat race for Nevada’s 3rd district against Democrat Susie Lee.
The president is seeking to boost the Republicans less than seven weeks before the midterm elections.
Trump called Heller up to the stage during his rally Thursday night, where the GOP senator thanked the president for raising wages and his work with veterans.
“I think you just turned Nevada red today,” Heller said. “But most importantly Mr. President, thank you for putting Nevada back to work.”
Following the rally, Rosen pushed back on Trump’s “petty insults,” making the argument that Heller would be in lockstep with Trump if elected.
“President Trump came back to Nevada to fundraise for my opponent and attack me with petty insults because he knows Dean Heller will be his rubber stamp in the Senate, and I won’t,” Rosen said in a statement.
“Nevada’s hardworking families deserve an independent voice in the Senate who will fight for them and put our state first, not a spineless politician who breaks his promises under pressure from the White House and votes to take away health care from his constituents.”
While the Nevada contest could help determine the Senate majority in the fall, Trump repeated a refrain to voters to “not be complacent” in November.
“We need more Republicans,” Trump said, referring to the GOP’s slim 51-seat majority. “If someone has a cold, we don’t have a majority that day.”
Trump also singled out Tarkanian at the rally and former Rep. Cresent Hardy (R-Nev.), who wants to reclaim his seat in the slightly Democratic-leaning 4th district.
Hardy has a rematch against former Rep. Steven HorsfordSteven Alexander HorsfordRep. Steven Horsford wins Democratic House primary in Nevada Overnight Defense: Army now willing to rename bases named after Confederates | Dems demand answers on ‘unfathomable’ nuke testing discussions | Pentagon confirms death of north African al Qaeda leader Top Democrats demand answers on Trump administration’s ‘unfathomable’ consideration of nuclear testing MORE (D-Nev.), whom he beat in 2014.
Trump briefly noted his support for Hardy, a past Trump critic, but heaped praise on long-time ally Tarkanian, who was previously running in the primary against Heller but switched to run for Congress at Trump’s urging.
“He’s shown such incredible stamina and loyalty and friendship,” Trump said of Tarkanian, who’s unsuccessfully ran for Congress on multiple occasions. “We gotta get him to win this race.”
Trump has a packed calendar of campaign events, with a rally scheduled Friday night in Springfield, Mo., to boost Republican Senate candidate Josh Hawley, who is seeking to unseat Sen. Claire McCaskillClaire Conner McCaskillMissouri county issues travel advisory for Lake of the Ozarks after Memorial Day parties Senate faces protracted floor fight over judges amid pandemic safety concerns Amash on eyeing presidential bid: ‘Millions of Americans’ want someone other than Trump, Biden MORE (D-Mo.).
McCaskill is one of 10 Democratic senators up for reelection in a state Trump won in 2016.
On Thursday, Trump accused Democrats running in those states of pretending to want bipartisanship.
“They get up and talk nicely about me,” Trump said. “But they’re never going to vote. I rather have them say bad things about and vote.”
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