Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate runoff
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Republican Senate runoff, praising him as a "true Friend, Fighter, and WARRIOR" with his "Complete and Total Endorsement."
- Collins faces former college football coach Derek Dooley in the runoff to determine the GOP nominee to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in a key race that could influence Senate control.
- Collins, a trucking business owner and House member since 2023, finished first in the primary runoff with nearly 41% of the vote, while Dooley, an attorney and former coach, received about 30%.
- Dooley, who has the backing of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, has not fully embraced Trump but expressed respect for him and emphasized his ability to beat Ossoff.
- The Trump endorsement highlights ongoing tensions with Kemp, stemming from their 2020 election disputes, as the race becomes a proxy battle between the president and the governor.
