Trump Endorses Burt Jones for Georgia Governor in Statewide Tele-Rally: "He's that Outstanding"
Trump said Jones would cut taxes, crack down on sanctuary cities and protect Second Amendment rights as he urged Republicans to back him.
- On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump joined Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones on a tele-rally, urging thousands of Republican voters to elect Jones as the state's next governor in the May 19 primary.
- Their relationship dates back to 2016, when Jones became the first member of the Georgia State Assembly to endorse Trump for president. Trump echoed this history during the call.
- Trump praised Jones as "tried and true," highlighting his business success and role as captain of the Georgia Bulldogs' 2002 SEC championship football team.
- Warning against Democrats winning, Trump detailed Jones's platform to cut taxes, crack down on sanctuary cities, and protect Second Amendment rights.
- Early voting in the primary is underway through May 15, as Jones positions himself as the only candidate with both a business and legislative background.
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Trump makes clear his support for Jones against Jackson for Georgia governor
President Donald Trump unequivocally backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R-GA) in the Georgia gubernatorial race on Wednesday night, doubling down on his endorsement for Jones in the wake of businessman Rick Jackson running a Trump-style MAGA campaign. In a tele-rally on Wednesday evening, Trump called on Georgians to get out to vote for Jones in the May 19 primary. Despite the GOP primary becoming a face-off of sorts between Jones and Jackson over who …
Trump endorses Burt Jones for Georgia governor in statewide tele-rally: "He's that outstanding"
President Donald Trump joined Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on a tele-rally Wednesday night, urging thousands of Republican voters to elect Jones as the state's next governor in the May 19 primary.
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Trump calls into tele-rally to boost Jones ahead of Georgia governor’s primary
ATLANTA — President Donald Trump got on the phone for a “tele-rally” Wednesday evening to clarify any confusion about who had his endorsement for Georgia governor in the Republican primary: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. “I love you and I guess…
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