The 81-year-old Republican leader was in the midst of a press interaction when a journalist inquired about his intention to run for reelection in 2026.
The Fulton County Superior Court received a statement from Trump that read, "As evidenced by my signature below, I do hereby waive formal arraignment and enter my plea of NOT GUILTY to the Indictment in this case."
Madison County Jail documents revealed that Rep. Cole is facing charges related to casting a vote in a location where he was not a registered resident.
