Georgia House Speaker Jails Senator Colton Moore Over Chamber Dispute


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A dramatic clash between Georgia’s political establishment and grassroots conservatives unfolded this week as Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns ordered the arrest of State Senator Colton Moore. Moore, an outspoken America First advocate, was taken into custody after attempting to attend Governor Brian Kemp’s State of the State Address.

The arrest marks a new escalation in the ongoing feud between establishment Republicans and Moore, who has been a vocal critic of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump. The move has sparked outrage among Moore’s allies, who view his detention as a politically motivated act of retaliation.

Moore’s troubles with Georgia’s political elite began in March 2024, when he made public statements criticizing former House Speaker David Ralston. At the time, Moore accused Ralston of corruption and called for reforms within the state legislature. These remarks prompted Speaker Burns to issue a directive barring Moore from entering the Georgia House of Representatives unless he issued a formal apology to Ralston’s family and supporters.

In a letter issued before Governor Kemp’s address, Burns reiterated his stance, stating:

“As you will recall, on March 14th, 2024, following your vile, disparaging, and false comments in reference to the character of former Speaker David Ralston, I ordered the doorkeeper of the House to prevent your entrance onto any property of the Georgia House of Representatives, especially the House Chamber. This order remains in effect unless you deliver a sincere apology to the family, extended family, and loved ones of former Speaker David Ralston before January 16th, 2025.”

Defying this order, Moore arrived at the Georgia Capitol on January 16th, 2025, insisting that he had a duty to participate in the joint session as a duly elected representative of his constituents.

When Moore attempted to enter the House Chamber, Burns directed police to intervene. In a scene that quickly spread across social media, Moore was handcuffed and escorted out of the Capitol, marking an unprecedented move in Georgia’s political history.

The arrest drew sharp criticism from conservative activists and political strategists aligned with Moore.

“Jon Burns belongs in prison for what he did today,” said Cliff Maloney, a political strategist specializing in state senate races. “Senator Colton Moore is an America First patriot who led the charge to crush the corrupt DA Fani Willis, who illegally targeted President Trump. Jon’s tyrannical move today will go down in history as the most corrupt action by a Georgia Speaker of the House. His family should be ashamed of the stain this will have on the Burns name for generations.”

Maloney’s comments reflect the broader sentiment among grassroots conservatives, who view Moore’s arrest as an attack on their movement and a blatant abuse of power.

Colton Moore has built his reputation as a fiery defender of America First principles, frequently clashing with establishment Republicans in Georgia. His campaign to impeach Fani Willis over her handling of Trump’s legal battles earned him national attention and solidified his standing as a champion of the working class and Trump’s populist agenda.

In response to his arrest, Moore issued a defiant statement:

“I will not apologize for standing up for my constituents and exposing corruption within our government. The people of Georgia elected me to fight for them, and I will not back down in the face of political intimidation.”

Jon Burns, a prominent figure within Georgia’s Republican establishment, has defended his actions as necessary to preserve the decorum of the House. However, his decision to jail a sitting senator has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with critics accusing him of silencing dissent and undermining democracy.

The move has also drawn attention to the growing divide within the Republican Party. While establishment leaders like Burns seek to maintain control, grassroots conservatives are increasingly rallying behind figures like Moore, who they see as unafraid to challenge the status quo.

Moore’s arrest has set the stage for a legal and political battle that could have far-reaching implications for Georgia and beyond. His supporters are already mobilizing, calling for protests and demanding accountability from Speaker Burns.

“This is bigger than Colton Moore,” said Maloney. “This is about whether the voices of ordinary Americans will be heard or silenced by the political elite.”

As Moore awaits his next steps, the incident underscores the tensions within the Republican Party and the broader struggle for the direction of America’s political future. For Moore and his supporters, the fight is far from over.

In the words of one protester outside the Georgia Capitol: “If they can silence Colton Moore, they can silence all of us. We won’t let that happen.”

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