GOP Georgia governor dodges question on joining Trump at campaign rally

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on Sunday dodged a query on whether or not he would be a part of former President Trump at a marketing campaign rally in his state.

Responding to a query a few current report that Trump may maintain a rally in Georgia later this month, Kemp informed “Fox Information Sunday” host Shannon Bream that he was not centered on the previous president.

“I’m not too frightened about what the Atlanta Journal Structure is speculating on. They’ve been no pal of mine,” the Georgia governor stated. “I’m centered to talking [to] hard-working Georgians, ensuring that they know I’ll proceed to combat for them each single day.”

Earlier this yr, Kemp prevailed in his main towards a Trump-endorsed challenger. The previous president sought to defeat Kemp as a result of the governor licensed the 2020 election for President Biden.

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and Republican challenger Herschel Walker, who’s endorsed by Trump, are set for an Oct. 14 debate with Savannah, Ga., Nexstar affiliate WSAV.

The Atlanta Journal Structure reported that Trump may maintain his rally the subsequent day, on Oct. 15.

When Bream requested once more if he would marketing campaign with Trump, Kemp declined to provide a reply instantly.

The governor, who’s working for reelection and enjoys a large lead in polling over his Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, stated he has “requested all Republicans to unite and help our ticket” however that he’s specializing in President Biden’s administration for the midterms.

“The main focus must be on this president, and what he has performed that’s hurting hard-working Georgians,” Kemp informed Bream on Sunday.