Trump Heads to Georgia, Battleground of Election Falsehoods, Seeking Midterm Boost

The former president will focus on the economy, but his history of unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud looms large.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump is visiting Georgia, a state he has long claimed was the site of election fraud in 2020, as Republicans look to gain momentum heading into the midterm elections. While the White House says Trump will focus on economic issues, his history of making unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud in the state suggests the visit may also be aimed at shoring up support among his base.

Why it matters

Georgia was a key battleground state in the 2020 election, with Trump repeatedly making false claims that the vote was "stolen" from him. His return to the state highlights the ongoing tensions within the Republican Party over his election fraud allegations, which have been repeatedly debunked. The visit also comes as Republicans in the state push for greater control over election administration, raising concerns about the integrity of future votes.

The details

Trump is visiting a congressional district previously represented by Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former ally who has since become a vocal critic. The White House says Trump will highlight "his efforts to make life affordable for working people," but the former president has a history of focusing on his false claims of voter fraud in Georgia. Federal agents recently seized voting records and ballots from Fulton County, home to the state's largest concentration of Democratic voters, further fueling Trump's unsubstantiated allegations.

  • Trump is scheduled to visit Georgia on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • Early voting has already begun in the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the district Trump is visiting.
  • The special election to fill Greene's former seat is scheduled for March 10, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, who has repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud in Georgia during the 2020 election.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

A former Republican member of Congress who represented the district Trump is visiting, and who has since become a vocal critic of the former president.

Clay Fuller

A Republican district attorney who is running to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the special election, and who has been endorsed by Trump.

Colton Moore

A Republican former state senator who is also running in the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, and who has been in communication with Trump despite the former president's endorsement of Clay Fuller.

Shawn Harris

The top Democratic candidate in the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, who unsuccessfully ran against Greene in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“We won by millions of votes but they cheated.”

— Donald Trump (White House reception on Black History Month)

“Approximately 75,000 households in my former district had their health insurance double or more on January 1st of this year because the ACA tax credits expired and Republicans have absolutely failed to fix our health insurance system that was destroyed by Obamacare. And you can call me all the petty names you want, I don't worship a man. I'm not in a cult.”

— Marjorie Taylor Greene, Former Republican member of Congress (Social media post)

“I think he's the greatest president of our lifetimes.”

— Colton Moore, Republican former state senator (Interview)

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