Gov. Paul LePage has endorsed Donald Trump for president.LePage made the endorsement Friday afternoon on the "The Howie Carr Show.""He's a businessman. I'm a businessman," LePage said. "I think he could be one of the greatest presidents if he sits down and puts together a good team."Tap here to listen to the endorsementLePage previously supported New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who dropped out of the race Feb. 10. Christie also endorsed Trump on Friday."I was Donald Trump before Donald Trump became popular," LePage said. "So I think I should support him since we're one of the same cloth. And Chris Christie, he's a blunt guy. They're both a little shy, but I'll work on them as we move forward."LePage told Carr during their conversation that he was in Florida on vacation.The Maine Republican caucuses will be held Saturday, March 5.(Audio courtesy: "The Howie Carr Show"/WGAN)

Gov. Paul LePage has endorsed Donald Trump for president.

LePage made the endorsement Friday afternoon on the "The Howie Carr Show."

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"He's a businessman. I'm a businessman," LePage said. "I think he could be one of the greatest presidents if he sits down and puts together a good team."

Tap here to listen to the endorsement

LePage previously supported New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who dropped out of the race Feb. 10. Christie also endorsed Trump on Friday.

"I was Donald Trump before Donald Trump became popular," LePage said. "So I think I should support him since we're one of the same cloth. And Chris Christie, he's a blunt guy. They're both a little shy, but I'll work on them as we move forward."

LePage told Carr during their conversation that he was in Florida on vacation.

The Maine Republican caucuses will be held Saturday, March 5.

(Audio courtesy: "The Howie Carr Show"/WGAN)