Trump turns to endorsements to keep bending GOP to his will

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2021, photo candidate for North Carolina Senate candidate, Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., poses for a photo at an event in Mount Airy, N.C. Former President Donald Trump remains the most popular figure with the GOP base as he considers another bid for the White House. He's flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests. (AP Photo/Bryan Anderson, File)