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WILKES-BARRE — President Donald Trump will stump for Fred Keller, the Republican candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 12th District special election.
In a news release, Keller said Trump will attend a rally in Montoursville on Monday, May 20.
“I’m excited to welcome President Trump for his first visit to the 12th District during his Administration and to highlight the work he is doing on behalf of every Pennsylvania family,” Keller said. “President Trump’s leadership has led to more jobs, a stronger military, increased care for our veterans, and a booming economy. I look forward to helping the President keep these accomplishments going and fight for every Pennsylvanian in Congress.”
The rally will be held on Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the Energy Aviation Hangar in Montoursville.
In the news release announcing the rally, Michael Glassner, Chief Operating Officer of Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., said: “In addition to celebrating his accomplishments, President Trump looks forward to supporting State Rep. Fred Keller in his race to become the next congressman for Pennsylvania’s 12th District.”
Trump recently tweeted an endorsement of Keller, writing: “Fred Keller of the Great State of Pennsylvania has been an outstanding State Rep. Now he is running as the Republican Nominee for Congress, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement. Strong on Crime, Second Amendment, Military, Vets, and Healthcare. He will do a fantastic job.”
For more information about general admission, visit https://www.donaldjtrump.com/rallies/may-mont-pa-2019.
Marc Friedenberg, the Democratic candidate in the 12th district, released the following statement:
“President Trump’s economic policies are failing farmers and American consumers, like all of us in PA-12. Family farms are getting crushed with higher equipment prices and lower demand for their products.
“As I have traveled around the district, I hear about pocketbook issues more than any other: the need for good paying jobs, the high cost of health care, better education for children and protecting Social Security,” he said.
“The fact that Fred Keller is appearing with President Trump in support of President Trump’s Tariff War, only signals how out of touch he is with the residents of the district and his inability to challenge his party’s leadership,” Friedenberg added.
