Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp will not be attending former President Donald Trump's rally in the state today, as confirmed by a source familiar with his plans. This decision comes amidst a history of strained relations between Kemp and Trump.
In June, Kemp publicly stated that he did not vote for Trump in the primary election. Despite this, Kemp has reiterated his commitment to supporting the Republican ticket in the upcoming November elections.
The rift between Kemp and Trump deepened when Kemp refused to convene a special legislative session to assist Trump in his efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. This decision led to a public clash between the two prominent figures.
Trump, in response to Kemp's actions, vowed to end Kemp's political career and endorsed a primary challenger for the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary in Georgia. However, Kemp emerged victorious in the primary election, defeating David Perdue by a significant margin of over 50 points.
