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GOP frontrunner in key gubernatorial race forced to answer about hiring illegal immigrants: 'I don't know'
- Jackson says he does not know if illegals are currently working for him, addressing the debate question directly.
- He pledges to deport criminal illegals and frames his stance as Georgia’s top priority if elected governor.
- Jackson counters that he has hired thousands of people yearly but says he complies with laws and E-Verify when applicable.
- Opponents pressed about documented allegations related to his landscaping workforce and I-9 verification.
- Jackson asserts he did not directly hire workers and that supervision was handled by a landscaping superintendent.
- Jackson emphasizes his pro-life leadership and commitment to DEI-related policies being opposed.
- The debate occurred as the May 19 primary approaches and coverage highlights his alignment with Trump.
- Campaigns dismiss the claims as political attacks, framing the issue as a corruption allegation against rivals.
- The exchange is part of broader scrutiny of Jackson’s business practices and past donations.
- The primary contest includes several candidates, such as Burt Jones, and coverage notes Jackson’s proximity to Trump allies.
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