Trump takes victory lap for endorsing winning candidate in SC - despite him backing both candidates (opens original article in a new tab)

Donald Trump celebrated a South Carolina gubernatorial primary victory for Alan Wilson, whom he endorsed, even though he had also backed the losing candidate, Pamela Evette, in the race.

• Trump endorsed both South Carolina gubernatorial candidates, Alan Wilson and Pamela Evette, to ensure credit regardless of the outcome.
• Wilson won the runoff with 68% of the vote, while Evette received 31%.
• Trump claimed victory on social media after Wilson's win, despite having endorsed both candidates.