Trump's Attacks on Georgia Governor Kemp

In a recent rally, former President Donald Trump criticized Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger for their refusal to overturn the 2020 election results, which saw Joe Biden win the state. Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, urging Raffensperger to ensure the upcoming election is not "stolen" and accused Kemp of failing to focus on crime and party unity. He expressed disdain for Kemp's past reliance on his endorsement, suggesting that the governor's actions have been disloyal. Kemp responded to Trump's remarks via X, emphasizing his commitment to winning the upcoming election and steering clear of personal attacks against fellow Republicans. He stated that his focus is on defeating the Democrats, particularly Vice President Kamala Harris, rather than engaging in what he termed "petty personal insults." Raffensperger echoed this sentiment, asserting the security of Georgia's elections. During the rally, Trump launched a ten-minute tirade against Kemp, blaming him for his 2020 loss and criticizing him for not intervening in the prosecution led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis regarding election interference. Trump’s claims of disloyalty were met with skepticism, as Kemp has not endorsed any candidate in the current GOP primary but has pledged to support the Republican ticket in the general election. In response to Trump's rhetoric, Georgia Republican leader Duncan remarked that Trump's focus on vindictiveness rather than unity is detrimental to the party and the voters who will ultimately decide the election.