Trump Visits Georgia, a Target of His Election Falsehoods, Seeking Midterm Boost

The former president's trip aims to help Republicans, but he may be distracted by feuds with former allies.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump is visiting Georgia, a state he has falsely claimed he won in the 2020 election, in a trip designed to boost Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. While the White House says Trump will focus on the economy, he may be distracted by ongoing feuds with former allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene. The visit comes as federal agents have seized voting records and ballots from Fulton County, home to many Democratic voters.

Why it matters

Georgia has been central to Trump's false claims of a stolen 2020 election, and the state has become a battleground for ongoing disputes over election integrity and control. Trump's visit is seen as an effort to rally Republican voters, but it also risks further inflaming partisan divisions.

The details

Trump is visiting a congressional district previously represented by Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former Trump ally who has since become a vocal critic. There is a special election on March 10 to replace Greene. While the White House says Trump will focus on the economy, he is also scheduled to meet with representatives from his 'Board of Peace' diplomatic initiative, suggesting he may be distracted by other priorities. Republicans are pushing for the state's election board, which has a Trump-aligned majority, to take control of elections in Fulton County, a Democratic stronghold.

  • Trump is visiting Georgia on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • There is a special election on March 10, 2026 to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who has falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen from him.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

A former Republican congresswoman who has feuded with Trump after previously being one of his staunchest allies.

Shawn Harris

The top Democratic candidate in the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Clay Fuller

A Republican district attorney who has been endorsed by Trump in the special election.

Colton Moore

A Republican former state senator who is a favorite of far-right activists and has communicated with Trump despite the Fuller endorsement.

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What they’re saying

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

— Donald Trump (White House reception)

“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'm not in a cult.”

— Marjorie Taylor Greene, Former Republican Congresswoman (Social media post)

“Trump's endorsement is rocket fuel for my candidacy. I will maintain an America First agenda even if I remain in Congress after Trump is no longer president.”

— Clay Fuller, Republican Candidate (Weekend interview)

What’s next

The judge in the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene will be decided on March 10, 2026.

The takeaway

Trump's visit to Georgia highlights the ongoing partisan battles over election integrity and control, as well as the former president's continued influence within the Republican Party. However, his feuds with former allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene could distract from his efforts to boost GOP candidates in the midterm elections.