Ricketts family backs Donald Trump despite initial opposition

Despite having donated to an anti-Trump group, the Ricketts family now backs Donald Trump for president.

Joe and Marlene Ricketts, the family that owns the Chicago Cubs, has donated $1 million to a pro-Donald Trump Super PAC, according to the Wall Street Journal.

During the primaries, the family was initially against Trump and donated to an anti-Trump PAC that was headed by Wisconsin governor Scott Walker.

“Even though the Ricketts supported other candidates during the primary, they believe it is time to unite behind the nominees,” a political strategist for the Ricketts told the WSJ. “This is all about helping Republicans win in the fall.”

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In February, Trump tweeted about the Ricketts family choosing not to support him.

I hear the Rickets family, who own the Chicago Cubs, are secretly spending $'s against me. They better be careful, they have a lot to hide!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 22, 2016

Pete Ricketts is the governor of Nebraska and has supported Trump for president.