Trump endorses Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for Georgia governor
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is facing off against state Attorney General Chris Carr in the GOP gubernatorial primary. | Alex Brandon/AP
By Jacob Wendler
08/11/2025 08:48 PM EDT
Presidential Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for governor in what is expected to be one of the key 2026 races.
Trump praised Jones for his loyalty and his athletic accomplishments as a former captain of the University of Georgia Bulldogs.
'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,' Trump said in a Truth Social post.
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