WASHINGTON D.C. -- Tuesday night, President Trump took to Twitter to congratulate Doug Jones on a win in Alabama, adding that the Republicans will have another shot at the seat.
“Congratulations to Doug Jones on a hard fought victory. The write-in votes played a very big factor, but a win is a win. The people of Alabama are great, and the Republicans will have another shot at this seat in a very short period of time. It never ends!” Trump said on Twitter.
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Congratulations to Doug Jones on a hard fought victory. The write-in votes played a very big factor, but a win is a win. The people of Alabama are great, and the Republicans will have another shot at this seat in a very short period of time. It never ends!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 13, 2017
Democrat Doug Jones won against Republican Roy Moore Tuesday night. The loss for Moore comes amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Jones will now fill the seat vacated by current Attorney General Jeff Sessions, serving the final three years of a six-year term.
