Lance Bottoms says she is leaving her time in Washington behind as she looks forward to rejoining Georgia's political world, possibly as governor.

"We know there are races that will be taking place in the state of Georgia in 2026. I'm paying attention to what those opportunities may be," Bottoms said.

ATLANTA — Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms addressed recent claims by President Donald Trump that she was fired from her White House role.

President Trump announced the firing of four high-profile presidential appointees just after midnight on Tuesday, including a top envoy to Iran during his first term and retired Gen. Mark Milley, whom Trump tapped as Joint Chiefs chairman in 2018.

Add former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to the list of prominent Georgia Democrats openly considering a run to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp, who cannot seek a third term in office.

With his infamous “You’re Fired!” phrase, Trump terminated Lance Bottoms via social media, but the former mayor reminded him she had already resigned.

On the first day as the 47th President, Donald Trump issued a slew of executive orders and announced White House positions that have been eliminated. Trump used his social media platform to share that Keisha Lance Bottom had been fired,

Shortly after Midnight on Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he was firing Brian Hook, the head of the Wilson Center for Scholars and a prominent Iran hawk. Hook had been involved in hiring for the State Department during the transition.

President Donald Trump announced the firing of four high-profile presidential appointees just after midnight on Tuesday.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is speaking out after President Trump claimed to have fired her from her senior advisory position under the Biden administration and said she plans a return to politics here in Georgia.

President Donald announced the firing of four high-profile presidential appointees just after midnight Tuesday, including a top envoy to Iran during his first term and retired Gen. Mark Milley, who Trump tapped as Joint Chiefs chairman in 2018.

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