Rebel Republican candidates face 'backfire' from Trump over fabricated endorsements: Axios

Republicans are facing a nationwide epidemic of primary candidates pretending to have President Donald Trump's endorsement when they don't — and they're playing with fire, reported Axios.

"Trump's approval numbers are sagging but he still dominates the GOP, using endorsements to reward allies, punish detractors and reinforce his vise-like grip on the party," said the report. This state of affairs "has led Republicans in races nationwide to covet Trump's blessing, tout his endorsement — and...