President Donald Trump endorsed Republican candidate Clay Fuller on Wednesday evening to succeed former Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in the House of Representatives following her public resignation and break with the President.
Fuller, an Air National Guard officer and district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, is one of 21 candidates competing for the open seat — a contest that has drawn national attention because of its unusual size and the political drama surrounding Greene’s resignation.
“He is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected MAGA Warriors in Georgia, and many Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Clay Fuller has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Georgia’s 14th Congressional District – HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!”
Fuller responded immediately, thanking Trump and embracing the America First agenda that has defined the district in recent years.
“This is the honor of a lifetime. I will not let you or Georgia’s 14th District down,” Fuller wrote on X. “Our work to put America first is just getting started!”
A Crowded Field in a Key MAGA Stronghold
Georgia’s 14th District remains one of the most Republican areas in the country, but the special election format has raised concerns among GOP strategists. With no primary to narrow the field, all candidates — Republican and Democrat — will appear on the same ballot March 10.
If no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote, the race will advance to an April 7 runoff between the top two vote-getters.
Fuller previously placed fourth in the crowded 2020 Republican primary when Greene first rose to prominence.
Greene’s Sudden Departure — And Her Falling Out With Trump
Greene’s resignation in January shocked many conservatives, particularly given her years as one of Trump’s most outspoken defenders in Congress.
However, the split came after what insiders described as a growing rift between Greene and Trumpworld allies. Greene reportedly clashed with Trump advisers over strategy heading into 2025, and the relationship deteriorated publicly after she criticized aspects of Trump’s campaign operation and signaled frustration with party leadership dynamics.
The break marked a rare moment of separation between two figures long viewed as aligned in the MAGA movement.
Greene has not endorsed any candidate in the race, leaving an opening for Trump to assert influence directly.
GOP Concern Over Runoff Possibility
Trump’s endorsement also comes as some Republicans worry that the fractured Republican field could allow a Democrat to slip into the runoff.
Democrat Shawn Harris — who lost to Greene by roughly 30 points in 2024 — is running again and could benefit if GOP voters split among multiple candidates.
Republicans currently hold a narrow House majority, adding urgency to the race. Speaker Mike Johnson has only a two-vote margin, meaning every seat matters in party-line fights.
Other Republicans in the Race
Fuller faces competition from several other well-known conservatives, including:
- Georgia State Sen. Colton Moore
- Former FEMA official Star Black
- District GOP chairman Jim Tully
With the field wide open, Trump’s endorsement could prove decisive in consolidating Republican support behind a single candidate.
