After exiting the race for Georgia’s governor, former State Rep. Vernon Jones has received an endorsement from 45th President Donald Trump in the race for the state’s 10th Congressional District.
In a video endorsement on Wednesday, Trump said he has “only one choice” when it comes to Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, adding, “And the man’s name is Vernon Jones”.
The 45th President said Vernon Jones is “a very special person”, adding that the former state rep. is “an American first fighter who will never back down to who will never back down to the establishment or the radical left”.
“Few fought harder for election integrity in 2020 than Vernon. And he’s a big supporter of a very good man running for governor: David Perdue. He has my complete and total endorsement. Vernon will not let you down. Let’s send a true patriot to Congress,” Trump urged in his video message.
Jones said in a statement that he is endorsing David Perdue, the Trump-back candidate and primary challenger to Republican Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.
In a statement on Wednesday, Jones shared Trump’s video message and expressed, “I’m proud to have President Trump’s endorsement, confidence and support as I seek to represent the people of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. America First movement is alive and well! The squad better get ready!” Continued Below
45th President Donald J. Trump’s video endorsement for Vernon Jones:
I’m proud to have President Trump’s endorsement, confidence and support as I seek to represent the people of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. America First movement is alive and well! The squad better get ready! pic.twitter.com/lNXeC6Uucr
— Vernon Jones For Congress (@RepVernonJones) February 9, 2022
Republican candidates will contend for the vacant 10th District seat to replace Rep. Jody Hice, who is running for Secretary of State. Prior to Jones’ announcement, the contenders included Patrick Witt, Mike Collin and State Rep. Timothy Barr, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
Vernon Jones spoke with Newsmax on Wednesday explaining why he’s running for Congress:
On Monday, Jones released a statement announcing his run for Congress:
Straight from the horse’s mouth! pic.twitter.com/GUrqu4CR3t
— Vernon Jones For Congress (@RepVernonJones) February 7, 2022
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On Tuesday, Mr. Jones tweeted, “‘Feel The Vern’ is coming to Georgia’s 10th Congressional District! Let’s get ready to rummmble!”
“Feel The Vern” is coming to Georgia’s 10th Congressional District! Let’s get ready to rummmble! pic.twitter.com/dNSLyX5ctT
— Vernon Jones For Congress (@RepVernonJones) February 8, 2022
The same Big Lies and Fat Smears used against Donald J. Trump in 2015 and 2016 are used against me.
I’m honored but do better, @MikeCollinsGA!
Hell, they even call me the Black Donald Trump! Bring it on, liars!
— Vernon Jones For Congress (@RepVernonJones) February 8, 2022
On Wednesday, he added:
Donald Trump is such a “racist” that he’s supporting the black man that the liberal media can’t stand, Establishment Republicans love to hate, and the Left can’t stop.
I wonder how that works. pic.twitter.com/QrFcC4qXgC
— Vernon Jones For Congress (@RepVernonJones) February 9, 2022
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