In a surprising turn of events, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) has extended an olive branch to former President Donald Trump, effectively ending their longstanding disagreement.
Kemp, who was previously at odds with Trump following the 2020 election, is now rallying behind Trump's potential 2024 campaign in what appears to be an attempt to salvage his political standing.
According to Gateway Pundit, Kemp's tenure as governor has been marked by decisions that have estranged him from the Republican base, seemingly aligning more with the establishment elite. His handling of the 2020 election and his tepid defense of conservative principles have distanced him from the America First agenda that Trump and his supporters champion.
However, in a recent appearance on Sean Hannity's Fox News show, Kemp pledged his full support for Trump's potential 2024 presidential run. During the interview, Kemp underscored the need to focus on the future and ensure Trump's victory in Georgia in the forthcoming election.
Hannity commended Kemp's efforts in Georgia, stating, "I know all that you are doing in Georgia. Honestly, I know also that its working. I can see that its working. The betting markets in Georgia, maybe people didnt notice, Polymarket, for example, shows that since you have gone all in to get every Republican on the ticket, including Donald Trump elected, the odds of Trump winning have jumped from below 50% to over 64% today."
In response, Kemp emphasized the importance of winning, stating, "We got to win. We got to win from the top of the ticket on down. Ive been saying consistently for a long time, we cannot afford another four years of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. I think Kamala Harris and Tim Walz would be even worse."
Kemp further stressed the need to return Trump to the White House, retake the Senate, hold the House, and maintain legislative majorities in Georgia. He highlighted the importance of hard work, door-knocking, and voter turnout to ensure a comprehensive Republican victory.
When asked by Hannity how to bypass media bias and get the Republican message across, Kemp responded, "You got to raise money. You got to go knock on doors. You got to make phone calls. Then when early voting starts, we got to get the vote out."
Kemp's support was acknowledged by Trump on Truth Social, where he expressed his gratitude, "Thank you to #BrianKempGA for all of your help and support in Georgia, where a win is so important to the success of our Party and, most importantly, our Country. I look forward to working with you, your team, and all of my friends in Georgia to help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
This unexpected reconciliation between Kemp and Trump, two figures who were once at loggerheads, underscores the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party. It also highlights the enduring influence of Trump within the party and the potential impact of his possible 2024 presidential bid. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the focus remains on the future and the preservation of conservative principles that are integral to the party's identity.
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