Georgia elections official urges Trump to rein in supporters

Gabriel Sterling, who has angrily called on President Donald Trump to condemn supporters who have threatened violence against election officials (Brynn Anderson/AP)

A senior Georgia elections official on Tuesday called on President Donald Trump to rein in his supporters, lashing out angrily at the rhetoric surrounding the election and threats of violence that have resulted.

Gabriel Sterling is a Republican who oversaw the implementation of the state’s new voting system.