America has another would-be Commander-in-Chief joining the 2016 presidential race in former U.S. Senator and 2012 GOP candidate Rick Santorum.
"Today I announce my candidacy for President of the United States!" the Republican from Pennsylvania, who lost out to Mitt Romney in 2012, said.
"Join me and let's take back America!"
The conservative politician says on his campaign website that he is "committed to restoring the American dream for hardworking Americans."
In 2012, long before the Josh Duggar molestation allegations became public knowledge, the Duggar family were among his biggest backers.
So, where do they currently stand?
The Duggars have yet to comment on Santorum's announcement, or much of anything beyond the fact that Josh abused his own sisters.
Santorum has shared his staunch support for the Duggars, including a 2014 Facebook post urging supporters to stand with the TLC family.
Citing "ridiculous attacks from the left," following Duggar family scandals that were a whole lot less awful than the current one, he wrote:
"Karen and I have gotten to know the Duggar family, particularly Michelle and Jim Bob, personally over the last few years and have been inspired by their amazing family," Santorum wrote at the time. "They have chosen to raise their children in a faith-filled home, encouraging kindness and generosity, to work hard and to have a fun-loving spirit. They are a wonderful family, and Karen and I support them."
Fast-forward just five months later, after the Josh Duggar molestation allegations came to light (Jim Bob and Michelle's eldest son has since responded to the accusations, admitting he "acted inexcusably" 12 years ago as a young teenager), which have caused many to question whether Santorum has shifted in his opinions surrounding the controversial family.
While Santorum has yet to comment on the Duggars, the family has already thrown their support behind presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, who, earlier this month, announced his candidacy.
"Governor Huckabee is a man of faith who is very wise, and will help get our country back on track," reads a statement by Michelle on Huckabee's campaign website.
"America needs Governor Huckabee for president! Governor Huckabee has the communication skills of Ronald Reagan, and a common sense business approach to government" adds Jim Bob.
Huckabee also defended Josh Duggar in a lengthy statement following the molestation allegations, in which he said "good people make mistakes."
E! News has reached out to the Duggars for comment with regards to Santorum's presidential run. Earlier this month, Josh Duggar wished the politician a happy birthday by posting a chummy photo with his pal on Twitter.
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