Monday, August 11, 2025, at 8:48 p.m. EDT (Truth Social post released from Mar-a-Lago) – In a significant moment for the Republican primary in Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race, former President Donald Trump officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on Monday. In his Truth Social announcement, Trump praised Jones as “a WARRIOR, a successful Businessman, former SEC Championship-winning Georgia Bulldogs football player (known for his toughness!),” and affirmed that 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.”
Jones responded immediately, posting on X (formerly Twitter): “President @realDonaldTrump just endorsed our campaign for Governor of Georgia! We’re fighting for election integrity, lower taxes, and to secure Georgia values — and with Trump’s support, we’re just getting started.”
Campaign Coverage
This endorsement builds on prior coverage of Jones’s entry into the race, where he announced his candidacy backed by a $10 million personal loan to his campaign. Jones pledged to eliminate Georgia’s state income tax and champion conservative causes like the death penalty for fentanyl dealers, defending women’s sports, and family-friendly tax policy. That move reinforced his image as a self-funded conservative fighter
Cobb County Voices Rally Behind Jones
Local leaders from Cobb County have rallied behind the campaign, appreciating his firm conservative stance and Trump loyalty. As one Cobb Republican leader told our site in prior interviews: “Burt has always stood strong for conservative values. He’s the real deal—no flip-flopping, just unwavering support for our principles.”
Contrasting with GOP Rivals
- Chris Carr (Attorney General): Carr, the first to officially announce for governor, emphasizes experience, electability, and fiscal stewardship. But his legal challenge—filing a federal lawsuit accusing Jones of campaign finance impropriety over his $10 million leadership committee structure—has framed him as the “establishment” choice wrestling with Jones’s deep pockets.
Jones holds strong advantages among hard-line conservatives: his early and visible Trump loyalty, willingness to invest his own funds, and vocal defense of election integrity set him apart. As he said at the state GOP convention in Dalton: “I’ve been the Trump guy since 2015, not ’16 … I’ve taken all the battle scars … The circle is small.”
Democratic Field Begins to Take Shape
On the Democratic side, several prominent figures have already announced or are actively exploring campaigns:
- Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, state Senator Jason Esteves, and pastor Olu Brown are in the mix, seeking to mount a credible challenge in a more competitive environment.
- Names like Michael Thurmond and state Rep. Derrick Jackson have also been mentioned as potential or formal candidates .
Wrapping Up
With Trump’s powerful endorsement issued on Monday, August 11, 2025, Jones now stands as the clear frontrunner in the view of many—backed by conservative credentials, personal investment, and a message resonating with Cobb’s Republican base. The contrast with Carr’s lawsuit-fueled campaign and Dooley’s undecided status underscores Jones’s momentum. Meanwhile, the Democratic field readies to challenge—and Jones is positioning himself as the staunch conservative ready for both primary scrutiny and general-election confrontation.
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