Trump ups his endorsement of Gillespie for Virginia governor

FILE – In this Tuesday Sept. 26, 2017, file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie smiles during an interview in Richmond, Va. President Donald Trump is giving his strongest endorsement to date of Gillespie in Virginia’s closely watched race for governor. In a series of tweets Thursday, Oct. 26, Trump said Gillespie would improve Virginia’s economy, be “strong on crime” and “might even save our great statues/heritage.” (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)