Larry Hogan Has a Problem: Trump Is Supporting Him

Larry Hogan is trying to win in a reliably blue state. But he’s stuck trying to keep a former president at arm’s length — a former president who just endorsed him.

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Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks during the Hogan for Maryland Primary Night Victory Party. Daniel Kucin Jr./AP

ELKRIDGE, Maryland — Former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Larry Hogan for Senate on Thursday wasn’t expected — at least, not by Hogan.

It also might not help him.

Hogan’s campaign told NOTUS this week that the former Republican Maryland governor wasn’t asking for a Trump endorsement and didn’t expect to receive one. But on Thursday, Trump backed Hogan. Sort of.