Trump Champions True Conservative Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Showdown
Former President Donald Trump has given his full endorsement to Rep. Mike Collins, a proven conservative fighter, over establishment-backed Derek Dooley in the Georgia Republican Senate primary runoff, setting the stage for a strong challenge to the Democratic incumbent.
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Former President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Rep. Mike Collins on Sunday, choosing a steadfast America First conservative for the Georgia Republican Senate primary runoff. Collins, a successful trucking executive and the congressman who sponsored the first bill signed by Trump after his triumphant return to office, is leading former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Doward Dooley by about ten points from the May primary and remains ahead in head-to-head polls. Trump’s endorsement solidifies Collins’s position as the true conservative choice.
On his social-media platform, Trump declared that Collins has his 'complete and total endorsement' to become the next U.S. senator, sending a clear message to Georgia voters. In contrast, Governor Brian Kemp, who has often opposed Trump’s America First agenda, is backing Dooley and campaigning with him, representing the establishment wing of the party.
'Mike Collins is a true Friend, Fighter, and WARRIOR, who has been with us from the very beginning, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be your next United States Senator,' Trump wrote, emphasizing Collins’s loyalty and conservative credentials.
With Trump’s support, Collins gains access to top campaign talent, including pollster Tony Fabrizio and data analyst Tim Saler, ensuring a robust campaign. Dooley, despite meeting with Trump at the White House and running on a 'Georgia First' platform, failed to secure Trump’s backing after distancing himself from the truth about the 2020 election results in Georgia.
Trump’s endorsement is expected to energize the conservative base and reshape the race, which will determine who takes on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in a critical midterm contest. The momentum is now with Collins, the candidate who truly represents Georgia’s conservative values.
