PM Kobakhidze: Georgia’s example will show If Trump can defeat ‘Deep State’

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has drawn parallels between Donald Trump’s alleged fight against the so-called “Deep State” and Georgia’s own “battle with informal influences”, suggesting that the success of either could set a precedent for global peace.

“The risks remain, but whether Donald Trump will be able to defeat the ‘Deep State’ will become clear after January 20. Georgia’s example will most clearly demonstrate how effectively such influences can be overcome, contributing to peace worldwide,” Kobakhidze said on Friday in a press briefing.

He also highlighted Georgia as a model for tackling entrenched informal systems, claiming the country’s success in securing EU candidate status last year was achieved despite resistance from opposition forces and NGOs.

“The example of Georgia will show how effectively informal influences can be countered, offering hope for broader global challenges,” he stated.

The Prime Minister accused opposition parties and NGOs of actively working against Georgia’s European integration process. He said the government worked “alone” for 18 months to secure EU candidate status, a task he claimed was met with obstruction at every step.

“Our opponents campaigned against European integration, refused to join working groups, and boycotted efforts essential to achieving candidate status,” Kobakhidze asserted. “Some NGO representatives even argued that Georgia should not be granted candidate status, further complicating the process.”

Despite these challenges, Kobakhidze emphasized the government’s determination to advance Georgia’s European aspirations. He accused the opposition of pursuing an anti-European agenda, contrasting it with his administration’s “pro-European” course.

“Our government is doing everything to ensure progress, while the opposition and NGOs are doing the opposite. We succeeded in securing candidate status, but it was a fight we had to win alone,” he said.

Kobakhidze expressed hope that Trump’s success in defeating the “Deep State” would have far-reaching consequences. “If he succeeds, it could pave the way for peace globally, just as we hope our own efforts will inspire similar achievements,” he concluded.