Trump Endorses Clay Fuller in Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind conservative prosecutor Clay Fuller in the upcoming Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, signaling a major shift in the political dynamics of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. The endorsement, announced Wednesday on Trump’s Truth Social platform, is expected to significantly influence the March 10 election in one of the state’s most conservative districts.

Trump described Fuller, the district attorney for four counties in northwest Georgia, as an “America First Patriot” and a loyal supporter of the Make America Great Again movement. He emphasized that Fuller is backed by “Highly Respected MAGA Warriors in Georgia,” reinforcing the former president’s intent to rally his base behind the candidate. Following the endorsement, Fuller called it “the honor of a lifetime” and pledged not to let Trump or the voters of Georgia’s 14th District down.

The special election follows the resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene from the U.S. House of Representatives, which became effective in January. Greene, once a leading figure in the MAGA movement, parted ways with Trump after a public and contentious split late last year. The rift stemmed largely from Greene’s aggressive demands for the Department of Justice to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, as well as her outspoken criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza and U.S. military aid to the country. Trump, angered by these positions, labeled Greene a “traitor” and withdrew his support, prompting her resignation.

The race to replace Greene has drawn significant attention, with 16 Republican candidates vying for the seat. Among them, former Georgia state Senator Colton Moore, a staunch conservative and pro-Trump figure, has been viewed as a leading contender alongside Fuller. On the Democratic side, Shawn Harris, a cattle farmer and retired brigadier general, is running again after losing to Greene in 2024. Harris secured 35.6% of the vote in that election, compared to Greene’s 64.4%.

If no candidate secures a majority in the March 10 vote, the top two finishers will advance to an April 7 runoff, setting the stage for a closely watched continuation of this high-profile political contest.