A GOP operative said Trump campaigning in Georgia would be the 'worst thing that can happen' for Republicans like Herschel Walker, report says

Some in the party are afraid that Donald Trump could derail the messaging of the Democrats and so they are keeping their distance.

Some Republicans in Georgia think it would be bad for their candidates if the former president were to come through, according to a GOP operative.

The operative told the Post that Trump coming down to Georgia was the worst thing that could happen to Republican candidates. Donald Trump lost the last election here and it immediately turned the focus to him.

The Senate race, in which Republican Herschel Walker is looking to oust Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in a closely watched race that could impact which party ends up with a majority in the chamber, is one of the most competitive races in the country.

"We have a pretty tight window to get Hershel across the finish line on election night, and Trump would undermine that."

According to previous reports, some Republicans want the focus to be on the Democrats and President Joe Biden, rather than Trump or the 2020 election, with some even worried about what could happen if Trump announces a campaign before election day.

The Georgia race, considered one of the most competitive in the country, has been called a toss up by some experts.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported in September that Trump was considering returning to Georgia after the Walker-Warnock debate.

He has been holding rallies for Republican candidates in other states.

The former president was campaigning in Arizona with two other candidates, one of which is considered a toss up by experts. This month, Trump appeared at a rally in Nevada, which has an important Senate race, as well as in Texas, which does not have a competitive Senate race.

Even though Walker has been dealing with an abortion scandal, Trump hasn't been to Georgia. According to three sources, Walker's campaign talked to Trump's team about the possibility of the former president coming, but the rally never happened.

Sources told the Post that Trump may hold more rallies before the election, but only where he wants to go.

An adviser to the president told the outlet that they aren't going anywhere. He's not the best option if you want to drive out independents and moderate women.

Trump's office didn't reply immediately.