由特朗普支持的弗农·琼斯(Vernon Jones)正在佐治亚州第10区GOP初级公开赛中竞选。 Vernon Jones, backed by Trump, is running in Georgia’s open 10th District GOP primary.

弗农·琼斯(Vernon Jones)在唐纳德·特朗普的敦促下退出了乔治亚2024年的州长竞选,并证实他正在共和党第10届国会区竞选共和党初选,这是即将退休的若迪·希斯(Jody Hice)留下的一个空位。 Vernon Jones, who withdrew from Georgia’s 2024 gubernatorial race at Donald Trump’s urging, has confirmed he is running in the Republican primary for the state’s 10th Congressional District, an open seat left by retiring Rep. Jody Hice. 2021年转而加入GOP的前民主国家代表琼斯(Jones)将边境安全、反对联邦选举法和医疗自由列为关键问题。 Jones, a former Democratic state representative who switched to the GOP in 2021, cited border security, opposition to federal election laws, and medical freedoms as key issues. 在一次非公开会议之后,Trump据说答应支持他参加国会。 His entry into the crowded race follows a private meeting where Trump reportedly promised to endorse him for Congress. 琼斯(Jones)曾面临2004年的强奸指控,但并未提出指控,他以政治动机驳回了批评,并佩戴了名为“黑唐纳德·特朗普 ” ( Black Donald Trump)的绰号。 该区将亚特兰大郊区的部分地区延伸到雅典。 Jones, who has faced a 2004 rape allegation that led to no charges, dismissed criticism as politically motivated and embraced the nickname “Black Donald Trump.” The district spans parts of Atlanta’s suburbs to Athens.