Trump endorses Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for state governor

President Donald Trump on Monday night formally endorsed Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the state's gubernatorial election next year, highlighting Jones' past commitment to the president in his three presidential campaigns.

Jones is running to replace the term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who has held a rocky relationship with the president. Despite the relationship, Trump won Georgia in the 2024 general election. Jones will face state Attorney General Chris Carr in the Republican primary.

Trump praised Jones for his loyalty in a post on Truth Social, and highlighted his collegiate athletic accomplishments. Jones also served in the Georgia State Assembly for 10 years, before becoming the state's second in command in 2023.

"Highly Respected and very popular Lieutenant Governor, Burt Jones, is running to be the next Governor of the Great State of Georgia, a very special place to me in that we had a BIG Presidential Election Win just eight short months ago," Trump wrote. "Burt was strongly committed to my Campaign in 2016, 2020, and 2024, and worked tirelessly to help us WIN. He has been with us from the very beginning.

"I know his family well, and have seen Burt tested at the most difficult levels and times — He is a WARRIOR, a successful Businessman, former SEC Championship winning Georgia Bulldogs football player (Known for his toughness!), and now, as Lieutenant Governor, Burt has proven he has the Courage and Wisdom to deliver strong results for the incredible people of his wonderful State and Nation," he continued.

Trump also claimed Jones was committed to his vision for the future of the United States, such as strengthening care for veterans and active service members, reducing taxes and regulations and improving the state's economy.

"Burt Jones for Governor has my Complete and Total Endorsement – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN," Trump concluded.

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