Trump urges supporters to ‘pretend’ he’s on the ballot as he campaigns with Georgia Republicans

A local news story from Georgia, reported by Georgia Recorder.

Local News · Georgia · October 16, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 17, 2026

What we said on air

President Donald Trump returned to northwest Georgia, sharing a rally stage with the GOP Senate nominee and the gubernatorial hopeful, while urging supporters to ‘pretend’ he’s on the ballot and repeating claims the 2020 election was rigged.

Local News · Georgia — Morning edition, October 17, 2026

Reported by Georgia Recorder, October 16, 2026. Read the full story at Georgia Recorder →

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