New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin gets backing of former President Trump

New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin was endorsed by President Trump on his platform, TRUTH Social, calling him a "winner."

"I have watched and known Congressman Lee Zeldin for many years," Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. "He is a great and brilliant lawyer who was a 'must see' for others in Congress when they had a complex legal problem that was holding up legislation."

"Lee was strong on the Border, Crime, our great Military & Vets (like few others!), and fought hard to protect our 2nd Amendment, and succeeded," the post continued. "Lee Zeldin is a WINNER who GOT THINGS DONE."

According to a recent Marist poll, current Democratic governor Kathy Hochul is ahead by 10 points, 51% to 41%.

The Hill reports that the main issues Zeldin is campaigning on include reducing crime, controlling inflation and making sure parents have a say in education.  

"We have just 24 days to go until we FIRE @KathyHochul & save our state," Zeldin tweeted on Saturday.