AMBASSADOR JOHN BOLTON ENDORSES WILL HURD IN TEXAS’S 23RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Washington, D.C., June 08, 2017 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ambassador John Bolton announced today his endorsement of Representative Will Hurd in his bid for Congress in Texas’s 23^rd Congressional District. In addition, the John Bolton PAC will contribute a total of $10,000 to his 2018 campaign. This announcement comes as part of a larger contribution of $100,000, which will be distributed among ten Congressional candidates whom the Ambassador has identified as champions of a strong national security and foreign policy.  

“As a former CIA officer of almost a decade, Will Hurd understands the importance of strong national security,” said Ambassador John Bolton. “During his tenure on the Homeland Security Committee’s Task Force on Combatting Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel, and through introducing bills meant to close visa loopholes and strengthen screening measures, Will has proven his commitment to keeping America safe. I support his candidacy for re-election to Congress because I know he will continue to fight terrorism and strengthen American security.”

 Will Hurd issued the following statement in response to Ambassador Bolton’s contribution to his campaign:

"My highest priority in Congress is to keep Americans safe, which is why I have consistently worked with my colleagues to tackle our most pressing national security challenges, both physical and digital," said U.S. Representative Will Hurd (R-TX). "Each Member brings unique insight to the legislative process, and as a former undercover officer in the CIA, I've been able to use my experience chasing terrorists, preventing Russians from stealing our secrets and putting nuclear weapon proliferators out of a job to pass legislation that protects our homeland. Having the support of an expert like Ambassador Bolton is both humbling and a clear sign that my efforts have not been in vain."

In the 2016 election cycle, the John Bolton PAC contributed a total of $680,000 and endorsed 94 candidates, making it the most active leadership PAC in the country, and earning the PAC numerous industry awards. This is the earliest the John Bolton PAC has involved itself in an election cycle, signaling Ambassador Bolton’s plans to significantly increase contributions for the 2018 elections.

In addition to his leadership PAC, Ambassador Bolton heads the John Bolton SuperPAC, which spent nearly $5M on independent expenditures for three U.S. Senate races in 2016.

                                                                                    ###

About the John Bolton PAC (www.boltonpac.com): The John Bolton PAC was founded by former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John R. Bolton to raise the importance of American national security in federal elections. The PAC will support and contribute to candidates who are committed to restoring strong American economic and national security policies that secure America's interests in a challenging world.

Attachments:

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/bc4166e4-39db-40ad-8b79-5722ce96712a

Garrett Marquis
John Bolton PAC 
[email protected]