Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins ahead of GOP Senate runoff in Georgia
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Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Republican Senate primary runoff against Derek Dooley, praising Collins as a "true Friend, Fighter, and WARRIOR."
- Collins led Dooley by over 10 points in the initial primary and has closely aligned himself with Trump’s circle, while Dooley, supported by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, has struggled to secure Trump’s backing.
- Trump criticized Dooley for not voting in recent presidential elections and for reportedly acknowledging Trump’s 2020 loss in Georgia, despite Trump’s claims to the contrary.
- Collins’ campaign recently faced controversy after firing a top adviser over a disparaging tweet, but he expressed confidence about defeating Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the general election.
- Dooley responded respectfully to Trump’s endorsement of Collins, expressing willingness to work with Trump if elected to the Senate.
