- Trump, the former president, has held rallies in support of GOP candidates in several States.
- Despite Herschel Walker being his endorsed candidate, Trump has not been to Georgia in recent years.
- The Washington Post was told by a GOP operative that Trump could distract them from their messaging.
Many Republican candidates love the support they get from Trump’s former president, but some members of the party are trying to stay away, afraid Trump could stall messaging for the Democrats.
One unnamed GOP operative in Georgia spoke out. The Washington PostSome Republicans in the state believe it would be bad news for their candidates if the ex-president came through.
According to the Post, Trump’s “coming down to Georgia” is the worst thing that could happen for Republican candidates. “It instantly turns the focus away from inflation and migration to Donald Trump, which is why Donald Trump lost his last election.”
Also, the operative noted the competition in the Senate race which Trump-endorsed. Republican Herschel is seeking to unseat Democratic Senator Raphael WarnockThis closely-watched race could influence which party gets a majority within the chamber.
According to the Post, “We have a very narrow window to get Hershel across election night’s finish line. And Trump would undermine that.”
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The Georgia race is considered to be one of the most tight in the country. So called A toss-upSome experts. FiveThirtyEightWarnock has a slight edge
But Trump, who has long bragged about the value of his endorsement and appearances on the campaign trail, has not returned to Georgia in more than six months — despite a report in the Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionIn September, he stated that he was thinking of returning to the country after the Walker-Warnock controversy.
In the meantime, he continues to hold rallies along with Republican candidates seeking victories in other states.
The ex-president was in Arizona earlier in the month to campaign alongside Kari lake, who is currently in a Arizona Governor: It’s a tight race, and Senate Candidat Blake MastersExperts consider the race for, which is also crucial, to be a toss-up. Trump was also seen at a Nevada rally this month, which has an important Senate race. And he was just in Texas this weekend, which doesn’t have a competitive Senate election on the ballot.
Despite Walker’s presence, Trump hasn’t been to Georgia in March. Attempted to resolve an abortion scandal. The Post was told by three sources familiar with the situation that Walker’s campaign discussed Trump’s potential visit to his team, but that the rally was never held.
Sources said that Trump could hold additional rallies in Georgia before the election, but only where he is wanted.
An unnamed Trump advisor told the outlet that “We aren’t going anywhere they tell us not to,” “If you are trying to drive out independents or suburban moderate women, he is probably not your best option.”
Insider reached Trump’s office but did not receive a response immediately.
