The Republican presidential contest is in full swing in Nevada ahead of Saturday’s caucus. On Thursday, Mitt Romney picked up an endorsement from real estate mogul and reality television personality, Donald Trump.

Donald Trump: “Mitt is tough. He’s smart. He’s sharp. He’s not going to allow bad things to continue to happen to this country that we all love. So, Governor Romney, go out and get ’em. You can do it.”

Mitt Romney: “There are some things that you just can’t imagine happening in your life. This is one of them. Being in Donald Trump’s magnificent hotel and having his endorsement is a delight. I’m so honored and pleased to have his endorsement. And of course, I’m looking for the endorsement of the people of Nevada.”

Initial reports had suggested Trump was set to back Romney’s chief rival, Newt Gingrich. The Nevada caucus is followed by votes next week in Maine, Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri.