ATLANTA, GA — President Trump has endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones in his bid for governor on a social media post.

Writing on Truth Social Monday evening, Trump says in part “Burt was strongly committed to my campaign in 2016, 2020, and 2024, and worked tirelessly to help us win. He has been with us from the very beginning. I know his family well, and have seen Burt tested at the most difficult levels and times — he is a warrior.”

Jones is running in the Republican primary against Attorney General Chris Carr.

Below is the full announcement from President Trump that was posted on Truth Social:

Highly Respected and very popular Lieutenant Governor, Burt Jones, is running to be the next Governor of the Great State of Georgia, a very special place to me in that we had a BIG Presidential Election Win just eight short months ago, November 5, 2024. As the first member of the Georgia State Assembly to Endorse “DONALD J. TRUMP” for President, Burt was strongly committed to my Campaign in 2016, 2020, and 2024, and worked tirelessly to help us WIN. He has been with us from the very beginning. I know his family well, and have seen Burt tested at the most difficult levels and times — He is a WARRIOR, a successful Businessman, former SEC Championship winning Georgia Bulldogs football player (Known for his toughness!), and now, as Lieutenant Governor, Burt has proven he has the Courage and Wisdom to deliver strong results for the incredible people of his wonderful State and Nation. As your next Governor, Burt Jones will fight hard to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Continue to Secure our now Secure Southern Border, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Advance Election Integrity, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Burt Jones for Governor has my Complete and Total Endorsement – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”

—  President Donald Trump, Truth Social