President Donald Trump says that in South Carolina’s upcoming governor runoff next week, either Republican candidate would be a good choice. The remarks mark a shift from his earlier endorsement earlier this month, when he backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette ahead of the primary. According to reporting, Trump now tells voters that both Republican contenders are acceptable options, rather than focusing on a single candidate as he did previously. The change comes as the state moves from the primary to the runoff, narrowing the field to two nominees within the Republican lineup. Sources agree on the core point that Trump alters his public guidance for the runoff: he previously endorsed Evette, but now indicates that whichever Republican candidate advances—or whichever Republican opponent voters choose—would be suitable. The coverage does not attribute the change to a specific new development, focusing instead on the contrast between the earlier endorsement and Trump’s later statements. The runoff is therefore proceeding with uncertainty about whether Trump’s earlier preference continues to play a decisive role in voter perceptions.