Trump Says Geoff Diehl Will Rule Massachusetts With 'Iron Fist' If Elected

Donald Trump called on Republican voters to back Geoff Diehl, his choice for governor in Massachusetts, in Tuesday's GOP primary, while promising the former state representative will "rule with an iron fist."

Speaking during a tele rally as part of Diehl's campaign on Monday night, the former president praised the man hoping to replace Gov. Charlie Barker, who isn't standing for reelection, as an "incredible champion for your rights and your values and your jobs."

Trump also called Diehl, who is up against more moderate Republican Chris Doughty in Tuesday's GOP gubernatorial primary, as the "only conservative" running for Massachusetts governor.

"Geoff is a proven fighter who successfully pushes back on the ultra liberal extremists, and who has driven them a little bit wild too because they can't figure him out, and he'll rule your state with an iron fist and he'll do what has to be done," Trump said.