Former President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones for the 2026 gubernatorial race. Jones was among the first Republicans in Georgia to support Trump's initial 2016 presidential campaign. The endorsement comes well ahead of the GOP primary and is seen as a strong boost to Jones's candidacy. Political analysts suggest that Trump's backing could solidify Jones's position in the primary contest against other candidates such as Chris Carr. This endorsement marks one of Trump's early interventions in the 2026 state-level elections.