The Aporia · Former NFL All-Pro running back joins President Trump for Georgia midterms rally

President Trump traveled to Dalton, Georgia, on Friday ahead of the midterm elections, accompanied by former NFL All-Pro running back Todd Gurley, who played college football for the University of Georgia. The pair were photographed together after landing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta. Gurley, known for his stellar performance with the Atlanta Bulldogs and later as a Pro Bowler with the Los Angeles Rams, joins other Georgia sports figures like Herschel Walker and Gunner Stockton who have also aligned themselves publicly with Trump. The article highlights how prominent athletes are increasingly showing support for the Republican party without fear of backlash.

Written by AI on 2026-10-16, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 16, 2026, Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, to support Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson, aiming to boost enthusiasm among voters ahead of the November midterm elections. Despite internal party divisions, Trump’s appearance was seen as crucial for Republicans facing tough races against Democratic opponents such as former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Sen. Jon Ossoff. During the rally, Trump falsely claimed that Ossoff's election in 2020 was illegitimate, disregarding established electoral results. Former Georgia Bulldogs NFL star Todd Gurley joined Trump at the event, adding significant star power to the campaign effort.

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Friday's rally is Trump's third Georgia visit this year, with Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson joining the president as Republicans look to energize voters ahead of the Nov. 3 Election Day.

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Former NFL All-Pro running back joins President Trump for Georgia midterms rally · assertive framing

President Donald Trump is bringing some serious SEC star power to Georgia. asserted

Trump → bring → Georgia

Former Georgia Bulldogs superstar and NFL All-Pro running back Todd Gurley hopped aboard Air Force One with Trump on Friday as the president headed to Dalton for a campaign rally ahead of November's midterm elections. asserted

president → hop → elections

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Gurley joined Trump for the trip to his home state. uncertain

Gurley → accord → state

The former NFL star photographed alongside the president as they stepped off Air Force One at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta. asserted

they → photograph → Marietta

Gurley, in case you forgot, was an absolute monster at Georgia. asserted

you → forgot → Georgia

He rushed for 3,285 yards and 36 touchdowns in three seasons before becoming the 10th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. asserted

He → rush → Draft

He went on to become a three-time Pro Bowler and the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in 2017 with the Los Angeles Rams. asserted

He → go → Rams

And he's hardly the first Bulldog to find himself in Trump's orbit. asserted

he → find → orbit

Current Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton appeared alongside Trump at a February rally in Rome, Georgia, where the president gave him a shout-out onstage. asserted

president → appear → out

Then there's Georgia legend Herschel Walker, whom Trump backed in his unsuccessful 2022 Senate campaign against Democrat Raphael Warnock. asserted

Trump → be → Warnock

Walker eventually landed a different gig courtesy of Trump: U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. asserted

Walker → land → Bahamas

Apparently, being a Georgia football star doesn't hurt your chances of getting some face time with the president. asserted

being → hurt → president

Republicans → join → Day

I will say that it's refreshing to see so many former and current professional athletes unafraid to show support for President Trump and the Republican party. asserted

athletes → say → Trump

As Clay Travis said on X responding to this news, "So many pro athletes are over the anti-Trump bulls***. asserted

athletes → say → *

Many athletes have been scared into silence for years. asserted

athletes → scar → years

Gurley energized crowds with his electric play while at Georgia, so it'll be interesting to see what he can do behind the podium. asserted

he → energize → podium

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