Former Sheriff Thomas Hodgson is heading up Donald Trump’s campaign in Massachusetts where he sees “energy” building for an alternative to President Biden.

“People have finally realized that the price of eggs and of gas, to name a few, isn’t working for their kids,” Hodgson told the Herald. “That’s the driving force.”

The one-time Bristol sheriff, often seen at the White House during Trump’s presidency for being both a loyal Republican and tough-on-crime advocate, lost his re-election bid last fall.

He’s now going to try to gain ground for Trump in a blue state where independents often do decide elections.

Hodgson said he wouldn’t second-guess his boss about stepping away from this week’s Fox GOP debate, but if he does win the primary “you bet he’ll debate the Democrat.”

That could likely be a rerun of Biden vs. Trump with plenty of drama heading into such a showdown as Trump faces four court cases and Biden’s son, Hunter, is under investigation by a special counsel.

Both men will still need to survive the primaries. Trump and Biden are miles ahead of their opponents with March 5 “Super Tuesday” primary in the Bay State next year.

Hodgson said Trump’s troubles in the court is “the swamp” seeking revenge. But it’s still too early to tell what role each court proceeding could play in the race as the votes are cast.