Former President Donald Trump is reigniting his feud with Georgia Republicans. Before his rally in Atlanta on Saturday, Trump criticized Governor Brian Kemp on social media, accusing him of undermining the Republican Party.
On stage, Trump intensified his attack, calling Kemp a “bad guy” and “disloyal,” which drew boos from the crowd. This escalation unsettled Georgia Republicans, who are concerned that Trump’s remarks could hurt his chances in the state.
Bobby Saparow, a former campaign manager for Kemp, questioned the logic of attacking a popular governor in a crucial swing state. Erick Erickson, a Georgia Republican, pointed out that Trump’s criticisms could alienate voters and damage his campaign, especially since he lacks a strong ground game in Georgia.
Many Republicans are still upset about how Trump’s claims of a stolen 2020 election affected Republican turnout in the 2021 Senate runoffs, which led to Democratic wins in Georgia.
After the rally, Eric Tanenblatt, a Republican strategist, urged Trump to focus on future elections rather than past grievances. In response to Trump’s comments, Kemp emphasized his commitment to winning the upcoming election and criticized Trump for personal attacks and dwelling on the past.
The reason for Trump’s recent frustration with Kemp is unclear, but some speculate it might be because Kemp didn’t attend the rally, though he wasn’t invited.
A GOP operative criticized Trump’s approach, saying attacking a key state politician who supports him is counterproductive.
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