Mike Collins hires Trump advisers ahead of Georgia Senate runoff

Rep. Mike Collins has hired several political advisers who previously worked for President Trump as he prepares for the Georgia Senate race. These hires suggest that Trump may be considering endorsing Collins ahead of the primary runoff scheduled for June 16 against Derek Dooley, a former head football coach at the University of Tennessee. Collins received 41% of the vote in the recent primary, while Dooley secured 30%, necessitating the runoff. Notable advisers joining Collins include Tony Fabrizio as pollster and senior strategist, Tim Saler as data strategist, and Chip Englander as general consultant. Should Trump endorse Collins, it could lead to a conflict with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, who is backing Dooley. Trump's relationship with Kemp has fluctuated, with past tensions over the 2020 election results.