“….(which is under siege), is strong on Crime and the Border, and truly LOVES our Military and our Vets. He will be a great Senator for the people of Alabama. Coach Tommy Tuberville, a winner, has my Complete and Total Endorsement. I love Alabama!”
“Even before he declared for the presidency, I fought for the principles that Donald Trump so effectively advocated in the campaign and has advanced as President,” he continued. “I believed in those principles then, I have always fought for them, and I will continue to do so.”
CNN has reached out to the Tuberville and Sessions campaigns for additional comment.
But Sessions, like every other Republican, has centered his comeback bid on his strong support of the President. In ads, Sessions put the red “Make America Great Again” hat back on and reminded Alabama that he was the first senator to endorse Trump — and never said a “cross word” about him despite withering criticism.
There’s a debate in Republican circles about how much a Trump endorsement will affect the race, which is viewed as Republicans’ best opportunity to pick up a US Senate seat.
This story has been updated with more information about the election.
CNN’s Caroline Kelly contributed to this report.