Trump Now Backs Rick Jackson in Georgia After His Candidate Lost Primary
Summary
President Donald Trump switched his support in the Georgia governor race to Rick Jackson after Jackson won the Republican primary over Trump's first choice, Burt Jones. Trump urged Republicans to unite behind Jackson, who will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election. Polls show the race is very close between Jackson and Bottoms.Key Facts
- President Trump initially endorsed Burt Jones in the Georgia governor Republican primary.
- Rick Jackson won the primary, defeating Jones in an upset.
- Trump praised Jackson as a successful businessman and urged GOP voters to support him.
- Jackson will compete against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the 2026 Georgia governor race.
- Recent polls show a very tight race, with some showing Bottoms slightly ahead and others showing Jackson slightly ahead.
- The Cook Political Report calls the race a toss-up, meaning it is too close to predict.
- Georgia is a key battleground state, where Trump narrowly won in the 2024 presidential election.
- Trump’s shift highlights his goal of uniting Republicans and backing winners ahead of the general election.
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