According to Mediate, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has responded assertively to former President Donald Trump’s latest claims about the 2020 election, which he has yet to substantiate in court. In the wake of a 13-count indictment from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, charging Trump and 18 co-defendants with RICO criminal offenses linked to efforts to overturn the election results, Trump declared his intention to present an “Irrefutable REPORT on the Presidential Election Fraud which took place in Georgia” during an upcoming press conference.
Governor Kemp, however, remained unconvinced by Trump’s assertions. In a statement posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Kemp unequivocally stated, “The 2020 election in Georgia was not stolen.” He further emphasized that for nearly three years, no one with evidence of fraud has come forward under oath to substantiate their claims in a court of law. Kemp stressed the security, accessibility, and fairness of Georgia’s elections, affirming his commitment to maintaining these qualities during his tenure as governor.
Kemp’s stance echoes that of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who released a statement that subtly criticized Trump’s legal troubles. Both Kemp and Raffensperger have been targets of Trump’s criticism and attacks since the 2020 election due to their refusal to support his claims of a “stolen” election.
“For nearly three years now, anyone with evidence of fraud has failed to come forward – under oath – and prove anything in a court of law,” Kemp continued. “Our elections in Georgia are secure, accessible, and fair and will continue to be as long as I am governor. The future of our country is at stake in 2024 and that must be our focus.”
Governor Kemp has previously indicated his willingness to support Trump if he secures the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Despite Trump’s continued popularity in polls, Kemp has urged the GOP to move beyond the influence of the former president. As the political landscape continues to evolve, Kemp’s firm position on the integrity of Georgia’s elections and his determination to focus on the future underscore his commitment to his role as governor and his approach to navigating the complex intersections of politics and governance.
The 2020 election in Georgia was not stolen.
For nearly three years now, anyone with evidence of fraud has failed to come forward – under oath – and prove anything in a court of law. Our elections in Georgia are secure, accessible, and fair and will continue to be as long as I… pic.twitter.com/jaru2iBDo7
— Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) August 15, 2023
