Trump and Kemp Clash as 2024 Looms in Georgia

Former President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp. Trump criticized Kemp for not supporting his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, targeting both Kemp and his wife. The political clash occurs as Georgia gears up for another closely contested election.

Former President Donald Trump has escalated his ongoing feud with Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp as he campaigns in the pivotal swing state. Trump, who continues to allege election fraud in his narrow 2020 loss, accused Kemp of neglecting crime control and disunity within the Republican Party.

Kemp responded on X, defending his family and urging Trump to stop personal attacks. The confrontation intensified ahead of Trump's rally in Atlanta, where enthusiasm was high among Republican supporters mirroring that of Vice President Kamala Harris' recent event.

Trump's allies advise him to focus on the economy and immigration, but he continues to revisit the 2020 fraud claims. He also linked rising crime in Georgia's capital to Kemp's governance, exacerbating the political tension as the state prepares for another tight electoral race.

(With inputs from agencies.)