President Trump Endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Runoff

Former President Donald Trump announced his endorsement for Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff. The endorsement positions Collins against Derek Dooley in the race. Dooley is a former football coach who entered the Senate contest. Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, has thrown his support behind Dooley. Kemp's backing of Dooley highlights a split within the state GOP. The governor's relationship with Trump has been described as strained. Trump's choice of Collins underscores his continued influence in Republican primaries. The runoff will test the impact of the presidential endorsement on the final outcome.