President Donald Trump endorses Republican Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia’s GOP Senate runoff, backing him ahead of the race that will determine who faces Democrat Jon Ossoff in November. Multiple outlets report that Trump’s endorsement comes late, after months in which Trump had not actively endorsed the candidates during the primary process. The endorsement is described as a key development for Collins as he seeks to secure the party’s nomination.
The runoff matchup is between Collins and Derek Dooley. The New York Times reports that Dooley is supported by Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican whose relationship with Trump is described as strained. ABC News similarly frames Trump’s decision as putting him at odds with Kemp, who has endorsed Dooley.
Several reports also highlight Collins’s political profile, including his stance on immigration. Overall, outlets agree on the core facts: Trump endorses Collins; the runoff is in Georgia; the winner will face Ossoff; and Kemp supports Dooley.
