Trump Endorsement Meets Its $100M Limit After Iowa Loss
President Donald Trump's endorsement power has hit a new ceiling. Billionaire Rick Jackson spent a record $100 million of his own money to defeat Trump's chosen candidate in Georgia's GOP gubernatorial primary, proving that even a presidential nod has its limits when matched against an avalanche of cash. The loss comes just two weeks after Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra fell short in Iowa's gubernatorial race, raising questions about the boundaries of Trump's influence in key Republican primaries.
What Happened in the Georgia Governor's Race?
Jackson, a self-funding businessman and former Trump skeptic turned MAGA ally, flooded the airwaves to outpace Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. Despite Trump endorsing Jones early in the crowded race, Jackson tied himself closely to the president on the campaign trail, telling voters he would be