Trump Dissuades Marjorie Taylor Greene From Georgia Senate Run

President Donald Trump reportedly discouraged Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from running in Georgia's 2026 U.S. Senate race after his political team commissioned a poll, conducted by GOP pollster Tony Fabrizio, showing her trailing incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff by 18 points. This poll indicated Greene was less competitive than other potential Republican candidates such as Governor Brian Kemp and Kelly Loeffler, with Kemp polling as the strongest GOP challenger despite his decision not to run. Greene denied discussing her potential Senate bid with Trump and criticized the consultants involved, accusing them of conflicts of interest and leaking private conversations. Republicans expressed concerns that Greene's divisive reputation might weaken the party's chances of flipping the seat, especially after Kemp declined to run. Despite Greene's withdrawal, the Republican field remains open, with endorsements from Trump and Kemp expected to influence the race. The situation underscores ongoing Republican challenges in Georgia following Trump's controversial influence in the state.