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Trump Changes Tone, Seeks Endorsement From Latina Governor

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Donald Trump is making indirect overtures to New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez in search of an endorsement from the nation's only Latina governor.

  

Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks on Friday confirmed comments the presumptive GOP presidential nominee made Thursday during a telephone call with a reporter for the Santa Fe New Mexican.

Trump said he respects and likes Martinez and would like to have her endorsement.

Trump chastised Martinez last month for not doing her job in front a crowd of thousands in Albuquerque. Martinez skipped that rally.

Martinez told reporters Friday she wants to talk personally with Trump to find out more about what he intends to do for New Mexico's military bases and national laboratories before helping his campaign.

Martinez is chairwoman of the Republican Governors Association and had endorsed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio before he suspended campaigning.

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