{"id":2473755,"date":"2025-08-12T09:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-burt-jones-to-replace-brian-kemp-as-georgia-governor-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T09:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:49:07","slug":"trump-endorses-burt-jones-to-replace-brian-kemp-as-georgia-governor-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-burt-jones-to-replace-brian-kemp-as-georgia-governor-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump endorses Burt Jones to replace Brian Kemp as Georgia governor &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-endorses-burt-jones-to-replace-brian-kemp-as-georgia-governor-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2473755&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump has endorsed Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones to run for governor in 2026,replacing the term-limited Republican Brian Kemp. Jones is competing against Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr for the Republican nomination.Trump praised Jones as a &#8220;warrior,&#8221; accomplished businessman, former SEC championship-winning football player, and a loyal supporter of Trump&#8217;s MAGA agenda. The endorsement highlights Jones&#8217;s commitment to policies such as economic growth, tax cuts, American energy dominance, border security, law enforcement, election integrity, and defending the Second Amendment. Meanwhile, on the Democratic side, several candidates, including former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, have entered a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-special-election-opens-door-to-new-squad-member\/\" title=\"Ohio Special Election Opens Door to New Squad Member\">crowded primary race<\/a> for governor.  <\/p>\n<div id=\"ld-4686-3758\"><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:14832835450050406,size:[0, 0],id:\"ld-4686-3758\"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.decide.dev\/_js\/ajs.js\";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,\"script\",\"ld-ajs\");<\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump endorses Burt Jones to replace Brian Kemp as Georgia governor<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2196794\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> endorsed Georgia Lt. Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/burt-jones\/feed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Burt Jones<\/a> on Monday to become the state&rsquo;s next governor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jones is challenging Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to win the Republican nomination for governor ahead of the 2026 election to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Trump&rsquo;s backing could hand the lieutenant governor an added boost in a competitive state the president flipped red last November, and where Democrats hope to clinch a gubernatorial pickup in 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3496800\/calls-generational-change-grow-congressional-democrats-health-crises\/\">Democrats worry they&#8217;re getting too old for office<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3496342\/jerry-nadler-lauds-mamdani-who-wont-give-trump-an-inch\/\">Jerry Nadler lauds Mamdani &#8216;who won&#8217;t give Trump an inch&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3496067\/zohran-mamdani-launches-anti-trump-tour-in-nyc\/\">Mamdani launches anti-Trump tour in NYC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Trump referenced his performance in the 2024 election in his Truth Social <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/115012717750060479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">message<\/a> backing Jones, saying that the &ldquo;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.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >deliver strong results<\/a> for the incredible people of his wonderful State and Nation,&rdquo; the president added.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; Trump continued. &ldquo;Burt Jones for Governor has my Complete and Total Endorsement &ndash; HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Jones, long known as a loyal Trump ally, touted his alliance with the president&rsquo;s MAGA agenda when he<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3465380\/trump-ally-burt-jones-campaign-georgia-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> launched his gubernatorial campaign<\/a> one month ago.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve also fought to deliver President Trump&rsquo;s agenda here in Georgia from day one-and even took arrows from the radical left for doing it. But just like President Trump, I won&ndash;and delivered for the people of Georgia, just like he is delivering for the American people in Washington,&rdquo; the lieutenant governor said in July.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s endorsement comes as Jones is attempting to fend off a primary challenge from rival Carr, who sued the lieutenant governor&rsquo;s campaign last week for taking advantage of a 2021 Georgia law <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3494134\/chris-carr-sues-burt-jones-georgia-governor-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">allowing him to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/carr-sues-jones-over-raising-unlimited-funds-in-georgia-governor-race\/\" title=\"Carr sues ... over raising unlimited funds in ... ... race\">raise unlimited cash<\/a><\/a> for his gubernatorial campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Then-Republican presidential nominee President Donald Trump arrives for a faith town hall with Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones at Christ Chapel Zebulon, Oct. 23, 2024, in Zebulon, Ga. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3492075\/michael-thurmond-democratic-primary-georgia-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FORMER DEKALB COUNTY CEO MICHAEL THURMOND JUMPS INTO CROWDED DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR GEORGIA GOVERNOR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Republican contenders field a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3492075\/michael-thurmond-democratic-primary-georgia-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">growing number of Democratic challengers <\/a>on the other side of the aisle. <\/p>\n<p>Former DeKalb County, Georgia, CEO Michael Thurmond became the latest candidate to launch his candidacy last week. State Sen. Jason Esteves, state Rep. 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