Republican state rep crowd surfs at Trump rally

A Georgia state representative crowd surfed at a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, to the delight of attending supporters.

"Surfing with @realDonaldTrump #deplorables and #PeacefulProtesters in Macon, GA. Put Georgia in the win column. We were seven thousand plus strong," Vernon Jones tweeted late on Friday night.

"This #trumptrain is about to steam roll over corrupt @JoeBiden, #fakeliberalnews, and the @DNC #FeelTheVern!"

Some Twitter users accused Jones of reckless behavior amid the coronavirus pandemic — few could be seen wearing masks or social distancing in the pictures.

Trump campaigned Friday in Florida and Georgia, neighboring states he carried four years ago and must win again to extend his presidency.

His decision to devote Friday evening's prime-time slot to Georgia in particular highlighted the serious nature of his challenge: Far from his original plan to expand into Democratic-leaning states, he is laboring to stave off a defeat of major proportions.

No Republican presidential candidate has lost Georgia since George H.W. Bush in 1992.

And earlier this week, Trump had to court voters in Iowa, a state he carried by almost 10 points four years ago.

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