Georgia QB Stockton, Herschel Walker Greet Trump in Rome

Bulldogs stars welcome former president ahead of political rally

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton and Bulldogs legend Herschel Walker were among a group of state representatives who greeted former President Donald Trump after Air Force One landed in West Georgia ahead of a political rally in Rome.

Why it matters

Trump remains a polarizing figure in Georgia politics, and his visit to the state is likely to generate significant media attention and interest from both supporters and critics. Stockton and Walker's presence at the event underscores the continued influence of high-profile Georgia figures in the state's political landscape.

The details

Stockton, who is entering his second season as Georgia's starting quarterback, and Walker, the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner and former U.S. Senate candidate, were part of the contingent that welcomed Trump as he arrived at the airport in West Georgia. The two Bulldogs stars were photographed shaking hands and posing for pictures with the former president.

  • On February 19, 2026, Trump arrived in West Georgia ahead of a political rally in Rome.

The players

Gunner Stockton

The starting quarterback for the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team.

Herschel Walker

A former University of Georgia Bulldogs football player and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner, who later ran for the U.S. Senate in Georgia.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who is visiting Georgia for a political rally.

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The takeaway

Stockton and Walker's presence at the Trump event highlights the continued influence of high-profile Georgia figures in the state's polarized political landscape, as the former president remains a divisive figure in the state.