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‘Politically Georgia’: President Trump visits Georgia

The ‘Politically Georgia’ team talks the president’s trip to Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
President Donald Trump leaves after speaking at his rally at Coosa Steel service center in Rome on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. It was Trump’s first visit to Georgia since his reelection. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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President Donald Trump leaves after speaking at his rally at Coosa Steel service center in Rome on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. It was Trump’s first visit to Georgia since his reelection. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
By Natalie Mendenhall
Feb 24, 2026

On Tuesday’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Politically Georgia” podcast, senior political reporter Greg Bluestein and columnist Patricia Murphy talk about President Donald Trump’s first visit back to Georgia since retaking the White House in 2024.

Trump visited Georgia’s 14th Congressional District last week to promote his economic plan, but the visit came in the throes of a special election to fill the seat left vacant by former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene resigned her seat last month amid a public feud with the president.

Bluestein and Murphy discuss Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election, his endorsements in key Georgia races and how Democrats responded to his visit.

Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions to PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com.

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Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She also steps in front of the mic, creating compelling segments for the show. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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