Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It's his latest 'MAGA' pick in Republican primaries
Summary
President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff against Derek Dooley. Collins is a loyal supporter of Trump and the "Make America Great Again" movement, while Dooley is a political newcomer backed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.Key Facts
- The Georgia Senate runoff election is scheduled for Tuesday, with the winner facing Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
- President Trump praised Collins as a long-time ally and called him a "true friend, fighter, and warrior."
- Dooley, endorsed by Governor Kemp, has a history of not voting in previous elections but voted for Trump in 2024.
- Collins received the most votes in the May 19 primary but did not reach the required 40% to avoid a runoff.
- Trump’s endorsements have influenced recent Republican primaries by favoring candidates loyal to him.
- Collins supports Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election fraud and sponsored a law requiring immigrant detention for certain crimes.
- Kemp and Dooley argue that a new candidate might better defeat Democratic Sen. Ossoff, who is the only Democrat up for re-election in a state Trump won in 2024.
- The endorsement reveals a divide within Republican leaders, with traditional Republicans supporting Dooley and Trump backing Collins.
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