Royce White Wins Minnesota GOP Senate Primary

Royce White, a former NBA player, won the GOP primary in Minnesota and will challenge Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in the upcoming November election. White secured approximately 39% of the vote, defeating Navy veteran Joe Fraser, despite facing allegations of past misconduct and controversy surrounding his campaign spending. An outspoken mental health advocate, White has made securing the border and federal debt a focal point of his campaign, which is supported by prominent figures from the Trump circle, including Rep. Matt Gaetz. While Klobuchar has historically strong support in Minnesota, White's victory reflects a shift within the state's Republican Party. His campaign has been marked by inflammatory rhetoric and a populist conservative platform, positioning himself against what he calls a 'globalist agenda.' Despite his past struggles with mental health and a controversial history, White aims to capitalize on his primary win and garner support for his Senate bid.