Trump Looms Over Pivotal Republican Senate Runoff in Georgia

Summary

President Trump has not yet endorsed either Republican candidate in Georgia's Senate runoff against Democrat Jon Ossoff, leaving the race between Representative Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley in limbo. Trump's delayed decision carries enormous weight in Republican primary contests, his endorsement can reshape a race overnight. Both candidates are scrambling for his backing while Trump weighs his options, turning what should be a straightforward Republican primary into a high-stakes waiting game. The outcome will help determine control of the Senate and Trump's continued influence over the GOP apparatus.