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UPI
12-08-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Trump endorses Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for governor
President Donald Trump endorsed Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the election for the state's governor's office. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Aug. 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for the state's next governor. "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, Nov. 5, 2024," Trump said Monday on Truth Social. "As your next governor, Burt Jones will fight hard to grow the economy, cut taxes and regulations, promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., champion American energy DOMINANCE, continue to secure our now secure southern border, strengthen our military/veterans, ensure LAW AND ORDER, advance election integrity, and defend our always under siege Second Amendment," the president said later. "Burt Jones for governor has my complete and total endorsement -- HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!," Trump said. Jones kicked off his campaign last month. He is the second Republican to enter the race. "Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has brought real conservative leadership that has protected our freedoms, our values and our families, and Burt Jones has worked closely with President Trump, helping Georgia make America great again," a narrator said in an ad about Jones. Jones said in the ad that his campaign will focus on getting rid of the state income tax, stopping the fentanyl crisis and ensuring transgender women can't play in women's sports. He seeks to succeed Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. The lieutenant governor served in the Georgia Senate from 2013 to 2023. In April 2024, a prosecutor was appointed to investigate whether Jones broke the law over his participation in an alleged effort to overturn the state's 2020 general election in favor of former President Donald Trump. In a statement, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia named its executive director, Peter Skandalakis, as prosecutor in Jones' case. In late 2020, Jones was a state Senator and was accused of being one of 16 so-called alternate electors who signed documents stating Trump had won Georgia in the general election despite him losing the state to then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden by more than 10,000 votes. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had been leading the investigation into Jones and others but was disqualified from the case in July. Jones had complained to the courts that there was a conflict of interests because Willis had fundraised for his Democratic opponent for lieutenant governor while investigating him. In the governor's race, he will face state Attorney General Chris Carr in the primary. Carr sued Jones in federal court Thursday, alleging campaign finance violations. A state ethics commission previously declined to investigate if Jones violated state law after Carr questioned if a $10 million loan the lieutenant governor made to a campaign committee was legal. Jones has denied any wrongdoing. Jones played football at the University of Georgia where he was co-captain of the 2002 football team.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House
The Brief President Donald Trump has displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot in a room adjacent to the Oval Office, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president has showcased their own mug shot within the West Wing. Trump's mug shot was taken at the Fulton County Jail on Aug. 24, 2023, following his arrest on charges of attempting to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results, a case that has garnered significant attention and debate. The legal proceedings are currently in limbo after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office were disqualified from prosecuting the case due to an "appearance of impropriety," and a new prosecutor has yet to be assigned. WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office. This new addition to the White House décor was observed during a press conference this week. What we know The mug shot, taken at the Fulton County Jail on August 24, 2023, appeared on the front page of the New York Post the following morning. The framed cover was notably spotted during a meeting between President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, positioned near historic portraits of former Presidents George Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Trump's arrest in August 2023 was due to charges of illegally attempting to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results. The case, brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, alleges that Trump and his associates sought to influence the election outcome unlawfully. This marked the first time a former U.S. president faced criminal charges related to election interference. SEE ALSO: Trump claiming he was 'tortured' in Fulton County Jail after arrest What we don't know Trump's Georgia case is currently in legal limbo after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office were disqualified from prosecuting the case. The court cited an "appearance of impropriety" due to Willis's personal relationship with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor she had appointed. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia has not assigned a new prosecutor to the case. SEE ALSO: What happens to Trump's Georgia election interference case after his election win? Dig deeper Four co-defendants have since accepted plea deals: Scott Hall: Pleaded guilty in Sept. 2023 to five misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with election duties. Sidney Powell: In Oct. 2023, pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts related to election interference. Kenneth Chesebro: Also in Oct. 2023, pleaded guilty to one felony count of conspiracy to commit filing false documents. Jenna Ellis: Pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting false statements and writings. SEE ALSO: DA Fani Willis appeals removal from Georgia Trump election case What they're saying The legal proceedings have sparked widespread debate about the implications for Trump's political future and the broader impact on American democracy. The investigation has gained significant attention, with many closely watching the developments. In response to his arrest, Trump's campaign capitalized on the situation by producing T-shirts featuring his mug shot to raise funds. This situation is unprecedented, as Trump is the first sitting U.S. president to display his own mug shot within the West Wing. The Source This article sources Getty Images, which provided photographs of President Donald Trump's mug shot taken at the Fulton County Jail in August 2023. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reports were also used. The Associated Press and FOX News also contributed to this article. This story is being reported out of Atlanta.
