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The 2020 tumultuous events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice protests, and the election controversy involving Donald Trump, have significantly influenced the political trajectories of several Georgia gubernatorial candidates for 2026, shaping their campaigns and public perceptions.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms described the scene outside the Fulton County Jail ahead of former President Trump's surrender as filled with anger and hatred. Supporters gathered outside the jail, chanting "Lock her up" and displaying banners and flags. Trump was charged in a racketeering case and became the first president to have his mug shot taken. All 19 co-defendants, including Trump, surrendered to authorities in Georgia.
Former Atlanta mayor and White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms said a stray bullet fired near her nephew's house over the weekend came into his bedroom and nearly hit him. Bottoms previously lost a nephew to gunfire in 2014. She urged gun owners to act responsibly and reminded them that this could happen to anyone.