President Donald Trump on Monday threw his political weight behind Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, endorsing him in what is expected to be one of the most closely watched gubernatorial contests of the 2026 election cycle.

In a Truth Social post, Trump hailed Jones as “a warrior” and praised his leadership both in business and politics, along with his athletic achievements as a former University of Georgia Bulldogs football captain.

“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 wrote Monday night on Truth Social.

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