Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Claps Back at Trump Amid Escalating GOP Rift

Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia responded to former President Donald Trump’s aggressive online attacks, urging Trump to focus on the upcoming election and leave his family out of the conflict. This latest exchange highlights the deepening divide within the Republican Party in Georgia. In a fierce online exchange, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp responded to former President Donald Trump’s sharp attacks, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing rift within the Republican Party in Georgia. The conflict comes as Trump attempts to flip the battleground state back to red in the upcoming November elections.

Kemp’s response, posted on X, emphasized his commitment to the upcoming election and criticized Trump’s focus on personal attacks. “My focus is on winning this November and saving our country from Kamala Harris and the Democrats – not engaging in petty personal insults, attacking fellow Republicans, or dwelling on the past,” Kemp wrote. “You should do the same, Mr. President, and leave my family out of it.”

Trump’s attack on Kemp and his wife came ahead of a rally in Atlanta, where he criticized Kemp’s handling of crime and the economy in Georgia. “Brian Kemp should focus his efforts on fighting Crime, not fighting Unity and the Republican Party! His Crime Rate in Georgia is terrible, his Crime Rate in Atlanta is the worst, and his Economy is average,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

The relationship between Trump and Kemp has been fraught for years, with tensions escalating after Trump lost Georgia in the 2020 presidential election. Trump reportedly pressured Kemp to overturn the election results, and his frustration has only grown with Kemp’s lack of support in the Fulton County case over election interference.

During his rally in Atlanta, Trump continued his attacks on Kemp, calling him a “bad guy” and “disloyal,” and criticizing Kemp’s wife for her lack of support. “I don’t want her endorsement. I don’t want his endorsement. I just want them to do their job for Georgia,” Trump said, accusing the couple of hindering his campaign.

Despite the ongoing feud, Kemp has indicated that he will support the Republican ticket in November, acknowledging Trump’s primary victory. Meanwhile, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger also responded to Trump’s criticisms, asserting the security of Georgia’s elections and the importance of reflecting the will of the people.

As the GOP rift deepens in Georgia, the upcoming election will be a critical test for the party’s unity and strategy in a key battleground state.