Former President Trump on Thursday endorsed Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson (R) for 2022 reelection — despite the fact that Johnson has not publicly announced he will actually launch a bid.
Between the lines: Johnson made a vow when first elected to the Senate that he would only serve two terms. His second term will end in 2022. But the senator in recent months hasn’t completely sworn off the idea of another term.
- Johnson in March said leaving office after his second term is “probably [his] preference now,” but a recent slew of GOP 2022 retirement announcements could change that plan.