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Palin endorses Trump at a campaign stop in Ames, Iowa. (By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)
Palin endorses Trump at a campaign stop in Ames, Iowa. (By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)
By Cyra Master
Posted January 19, 2016 at 7:37pm

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP’s vice presidential nominee in 2008, endorsed Republican Donald Trump for president Tuesday in Ames, Iowa. Photographer Al Drago, who is on the road in Iowa until the Feb. 1 caucuses, was there to capture the moment.  

UNITED STATES - JANUARY 18 - Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks as she endorses Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign stop, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Ames, Iowa. (Photo By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)
(Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)
UNITED STATES - JANUARY 18 - Protestors are kicked out before former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks to endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign stop, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Ames, Iowa. (Photo By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)
Protestors are removed from the rally before Palin speaks. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)
UNITED STATES - JANUARY 18 - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump kisses former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks as she endorses him at a campaign stop, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Ames, Iowa. (Photo By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)
(Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

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