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Trump's Last-Minute Endorsement Shakes Up Georgia Senate Race

Trump's Last-Minute Endorsement Shakes Up Georgia Senate Race

Atlanta, Sunday, 14 June 2026.
With just days before Georgia’s critical Senate runoff, Donald Trump’s surprise endorsement of Mike Collins has ignited a political firestorm. This high-stakes battle pits Trump’s MAGA-aligned candidate against Governor Brian Kemp’s pick, Derek Dooley, in a race that could reshape the U.S. Senate’s balance of power. The endorsement, coming after early voting closed, raises questions about its impact—but one thing is clear: Georgia’s economic future hangs in the balance, with billions in infrastructure and tax policy at stake.