President Trump endorsed Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the state’s upcoming gubernatorial election. “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, November 5, 2024,” Trump said on Truth Social. “As the first member of the Georgia State Assembly to Endorse ‘DONALD J. TRUMP’ for President, Burt was strongly committed to my Campaign in 2016, 2020, and 2024, and worked tirelessly to help us WIN. He has been with us from the very beginning. I know his family well, and have seen Burt tested at the most difficult levels and times — 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 Nation,” Trump continued. “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,” he added. The Hill has more: Jones began his much-anticipated campaign for governor early last month, making him the second major Republican to make a bid for Gov. Brian Kemp’s (R) current role. “Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has brought real conservative leadership that has protected our freedoms, our values and our families, and Burt Jones has worked closely with President Trump, helping Georgia make America great again,” a narrator said in an over two-minute ad Jones posted to unveil his campaign. Jones said in the ad that his campaign priorities included getting rid of the state income tax, stopping the fentanyl crisis and ensuring transgender women are barred from playing in women’s sports leagues. “President @realDonaldTrump just endorsed our campaign for Governor of Georgia!” Jones said. “We’re fighting for election integrity, lower taxes, and to secure Georgia values — and with Trump’s support, we’re just getting started,” he added. 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. Join us https://t.co/aOdLAdyGOC pic.twitter.com/IK7PBFBG2W — Burt Jones (@burtjonesforga) August 11, 2025 Current Gov. Brian Kemp is term-limited and ineligible to run. POLITICO noted: Jones is seeking to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp, with whom Trump has had a rocky relationship. The lieutenant governor, who served in the Georgia Senate from 2013 to 2023, faces state Attorney General Chris Carr for the GOP’s nomination. Carr sued Jones in federal court Thursday, alleging campaign finance violations. A state ethics commission previously declined to investigate whether Jones violated state law after Carr questioned the legality of a $10 million loan the lieutenant governor made to a campaign committee. Jones has denied any wrongdoing. On the Democratic side, a crowded primary has already taken shape — with former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, state Sen. Jason Esteves and pastor Olu Brown all seeking to flip the governor’s mansion in 2026.