President Trump congratulated Rick Jackson on his win in the Republican gubernatorial primary against Trump-Endorsed Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and signaled his support for Jackson in the November election. Though he did not make a formal endorsement.
Trump credited Jackson’s victory to aligning himself with Trump and said he “can’t wait” for Jackson to win in November.
Jackson, a billionaire health care executive, won in a close race with Lt. Gov. Jones. RINO Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger also ran in the primary, but he wasn’t even a contender.
Trump congratulated Jackson for running a “great TRUMP Campaign,” calling him “very smart.” Trump added, “He won against a great guy, Burt Jones, who has a fantastic future!!!”
Rick Jackson ran a great TRUMP Campaign. Very smart! Was with me on Saturday Night making a pitch. Amazing!!! He won against a great guy, Burt Jones, who has a fantastic future!!! President DJT
In a follow-up post, Trump signaled support for Jackson to be the next governor, saying, “Congratulations to Rick Jackson, who very successfully campaigned on being ‘TRUMP,’ and won. He will be your next Governor of Georgia. Can’t wait!”
Jackson shared a screenshot of Trump’s statement, thanking the President.
Thank you! https://t.co/3L1nxHNJ25
— Rick Jackson (@RickJacksonGA) June 17, 2026
Though Trump’s endorsed candidate lost the governor’s race, Trump-Endorsed Rep. Mike Collins trounced Derek Dooley, backed by Governor Brian Kemp, in the statewide Senate race.
Trump responded to Collins’ win on Wednesday morning, giving Incumbent Democrat Senator Jon Ossoff a hilarious new nickname.
“Nobody even knows who he is!!!” Trump said of Ossoff. “I’ll be doing Big TRUMP Rallies for Mike in Georgia!”
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