BREAKING: President Trump has endorsed Dr. Oz for US Senate in Pennsylvania

Former President Trump has endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz for the U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, a Saturday announcement states.

"President Donald J. Trump announces his endorsement of Dr. Oz," a tweet from Trump's spokesperson states.

"The Great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a tremendous opportunity to Save America by electing the brilliant and well-known Dr. Mehmet Oz for the United States Senate," a statement from Trump says. "I have known Dr. Oz for many years, as have many others, even if only through his very successful television show. He has lived with us through the screen and has always been popular, respected, and smart."

Trump also said that Oz is "very strong" on issues such as abortion and tax cuts.

"Dr. Oz is Pro-Life, very strong on Crime, the Border, Election Fraud, our Great Military, and our vets, Tax Cuts, and will always fight for and support our under-siege Second Amendment. He will ensure America will become Energy Independent again," Trump said.

Oz responded to Trump's endorsement in a statement on Saturday, saying that he's proud to receive his endorsement.

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