GOP gubernatorial hopeful blasted by critics for 'lying' on stage about illegal immigrant hires
Republican Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson is facing criticism after making contradictory statements about whether he has hired undocumented immigrants, with opponents accusing him of lying during a debate. Jackson claimed on stage that his hires follow federal employment verification laws, despite prior sworn deposition testimony indicating he did not use required I-9 forms. The controversy stems from a worker's compensation case involving undocumented landscapers at his mansion, drawing sharp backlash from conservative activists and political opponents.
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Brian Kemp GOP gubernatorial hopeful blasted by critics for 'lying' on stage about illegal immigrant hires Rick Jackson slammed for debate remarks that reportedly contradict his sworn statements from deposition By Alec Schemmel Fox News Published April 29, 2026 8:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Republican frontrunner in Georgia governor race forced to answer about hiring illegals: 'I don't know' Republican candidate in Georgia's race for governor, wealthy businessman Rick Jackson, was forced to answer questions about hiring illegal immigrants during the only debate before the upcoming GOP primary election.
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