Why endorse anyone for a safe seat like this?
I’m guessing that they have talked and this was their decision. Because you have to put things behind you sometimes. People do it all the time.
Well either Trump is playing 6D chess or his own sense of self importance demands a daily dose of media attention.
I think you answered your own question: Anyone in President Trump’s position - wishing to establish himself as “kingmaker” of the Republican party, is wise to endorse likely winners wherever possible.
He figures McCarthy is going to win anyway, so why not have that win improve his own win/loss record.
It’s a bit cynical, I know, but there’s no denying that pundits are keeping a running scorecard of whether his endorsement prevail - and that scorecard is impressive. Having his endorsements win makes him appear powerful. Come 2024, the Republican Party is going to want to nominate someone with coattails, and Trump is cornering that market.
Bingo. Boggles the mind why President Trump would do the endorsement.