Did Donald Trump Jr. endorse gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson?
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No.
Donald Trump Jr. praised Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson in a Monday social media post but did not endorse him.
The president’s son lauded Jackson’s record as a businessman, saying he “saved” the country from falling behind China in amoxicillin production and invested heavily in oil refining. He added he believes Jackson “is a good man – and that counts for a lot.”
In a follow-up post just 30 minutes later, the president’s son said he thinks Lt. Gov. Burt Jones “is a great guy too” and his “only point is that no matter who wins tomorrow, it’s a victory for MAGA.”
The messages came a day before Tuesday’s runoff election between Jones and Jackson. Jones was endorsed by President Trump in August 2025. Polls from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution show a close race.
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Sources
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia 2026: What the polls say about the race for governor
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