ATLANTA (WSAV) — President Donald Trump announced that he is endorsing Georgia's lieutenant governor in the 2026 governor's race on social media Monday.

"Burt Jones for Governor has my Complete and Total Endorsement – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

The president said that Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones supported his campaign in 2016, 2020 and 2024. Jones was the first member of the Georgia State Assembly to endorse Trump prior to the 2016 election, Trump said.

"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 deliver strong results for the incredible people of his wonderful State and N

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