President Trump acknowledged the upset victory of Sen.-elect Scott Colom (D) in the Mississippi Senate race, offering praise for the Democrat's efforts to win over Republican voters. Speaking to sports commentator Stephen A. Smith during an interview at the White House, Trump said he did not know Colom personally but gave him credit for his campaign. The remarks came as Trump reacted to the unexpected result in a state that has historically leaned Republican.
President Trump reacted Thursday to Sen.-elect Scott Colom’s (D) upset victory in the Mississippi Senate race, giving credit to the Democrat for his efforts to win over Republican voters. “I don’t know the gentleman, but I give him credit,” Trump told sports commentator Stephen A. Smith in an interview at the White House. “I had...