Gov. Kemp responds to Trump's praise of former rival: 'Minor distraction' in the past

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp maintains that the path to the presidency lies through his state and is concentrating on the future, dismissing former President Donald Trump's recent attack against him as a minor issue that has already passed.

In an exclusive interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, Governor Kemp of the crucial southeastern battleground state stated that there is no way for former President Trump or any Republican to obtain 270 electoral votes without winning Georgia.

Kemp stated in an interview on Tuesday, the day before Vice President Harris' two-day bus tour in Georgia, that his state should be won if all the necessary mechanics are in place. He is working diligently to provide those mechanics and increase voter turnout among Republicans.

Kemp stated that he believes that four more years of either President Biden and Vice President Harris or Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Walz would likely be worse than what they were.

A few days after Trump praised Kemp on social media for his help and support in Georgia, the governor was interviewed.

The Republican presidential nominee stated, "I am excited to collaborate with you, your team, and my friends in Georgia to contribute to the goal of making America great again."

Georgia's governor received a significant shift in tone from Trump's comments.

Trump criticized Kemp for not successfully challenging the election results in Georgia, despite losing the 2020 presidential election by a narrow margin.

In 2022, Trump softened his criticism after Kemp won the GOP gubernatorial primary in Georgia, despite Trump's support for Perdue.

In a 10-minute rant at an Atlanta rally, Trump accused Kemp of failing to overturn the 2020 vote count and of allowing a county prosecutor to indict him for trying to reverse the results.

""Little Brian Kemp is a bad and disloyal governor," Trump said."

Kemp stated on Planet Chronicle that he was uncertain about the events leading up to the rally, as he had heard various accounts and explanations from different individuals.

Kemp stated that the distraction, though small, was in the past for him.

Kemp stated that Republicans must remain focused on the future. They must communicate to the public the reasons for voting for them and the improvements they will bring. He suggested highlighting the differences between Kamala Harris and her record.

"Let's concentrate on the present rather than a past controversy."

Kemp stated on Thursday that he cannot answer questions about Trump's reversal, as he has consistently supported the ticket regardless of the nominee, including Trump, in Georgia.

After Kemp's appearance on Planet Chronicle Channel, Trump made a statement calling for his return to the White House.

Did Kemp say he hadn't talked to Trump since last week when asked about their connection on Tuesday?

"Kemp stated that he has spoken to many individuals and believes that everyone comprehends their positions and where they stand. He added that his stance has not altered, and he will continue to support the ticket in Georgia until November."

To win Georgia back, Trump will require Kemp's well-organized and financially backed political apparatus to mobilize Republican voters.

Kemp stated that he is diligently working to increase the Republican vote and secure victory in the state in November.

The outcome will depend on how things unfold, the state of play, and where people go and when, as Kemp stated.

"I have other responsibilities with the Republican Governors Association, such as traveling around the country to raise money for North Carolina and New Hampshire, as well as assisting our legislative races here."

Kemp admitted that he sought legal advice from the state attorney general regarding the removal of three conservative members from the five-person election board who supported and passed a contentious set of new rules that require additional certification requirements for county election boards.

Kemp stated on Planet Chronicle that he had asked the attorney general for an opinion on whether the matter at hand would constitute an official complaint. Since they were seeking legal advice, Kemp explained that he would not be able to provide a detailed comment on the matter.

In Fulton County, Georgia, Trump, who has been charged with election interference, commended the three members for advocating for new rules and referred to them as "tenacious fighters for honesty, transparency, and victory."

The new rules are being viewed as an attempt to undermine democracy by the Georgia Democrats, who have contested them, asserting that they may hinder the certification of elections and cause significant conflicts.