Sarah Palin officially endorses Donald Trump’s 2016 bid in rambling speech
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Just when you thought it was safe to take politics seriously again, gaffe-prone Sarah Palin stepped back on the presidential stage Tuesday to endorse her spotlight-loving, soulmate — Donald Trump.
Palin, the former Alaska governor turned vice presidential candidate turned political pundit, stood side by side with the billionaire business mogul turned casino owner turned Republican presidential front-runner to tell an Ames, Iowa, crowd how Trump will save America.
“I am here because, like you, I know it is now or never,” Palin told the cheering crowd.
TRANSCRIPT: SARAH PALIN ENDORSES DONALD TRUMP — 'NO MORE ***** FOOTIN' AROUND!'
“I’m in it to win it because I believe in America and I believe in our freedom.”
Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks as former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin looks on Tuesday.
“He is the master of the art of the deal,” Palin said. “He is the one who would know what to negotiate.”
“He is from the private sector, not a politician,” Palin said. “Can I get a hallelujah? He knows how to lead the charge. So troops hang in there, he’s on the way.”
After asking supporters if they were “ready for a leader that will command our troops and go kick ISIS’ ass,” Palin painted Trump as a likable softie.