The GOP congressman contends Senator Jon Ossoff isn’t merely seeking another term in Georgia. He claims the senator is building a presidential campaign, and Republicans need to halt it before it gains momentum.
Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., is contesting Ossoff in one of the most closely watched Senate contests of the midterm cycle. When questioned by Fox News Digital at the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas, Collins maintained that Ossoff is treating his Senate position as a stepping stone to the presidency, forecasting that Ossoff will be “the DSA candidate” in 2028.
“This guy’s going to be a problem for the entire country in 2028,” Collins said.
Collins’ Warning on Ossoff
When speaking about his Democratic rival, Collins was direct. He described Ossoff as a rich outsider with political goals that stretch well beyond Georgia.
“This guy is nothing but a trust fund kid who’s never had a real job in his life,” Collins said. “And I think the whole puzzle has been put together now, you can put the pieces of this thing so easy.”
Collins warned that Ossoff is catering to the far-left base and must be stopped in Georgia. Ossoff’s campaign did not immediately answer a request for comment.
The Evidence Collins Cites
Collins cited Ossoff’s voting record and his allies as evidence of presidential ambitions, listing three specific factors to support his claim.
Senator Jon Ossoff has sided with Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on most votes, with their records matching up over 90% of the time. He has backed progressive candidates such as former Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Platner and Michigan Senate Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. A large share of his campaign contributions comes from people outside Georgia.
Collins pointed to the DSA’s move as the last step in the story. The group set up its first lasting workplace in Atlanta last month, he said. The DSA has not backed Ossoff.
“That just tells you, yes, Jon Ossoff is really running for president,” Collins said. “He’s going to be the DSA candidate. He uses Georgia as a platform to raise money.”
Ossoff’s Denial
Last month, Ossoff was asked whether he was running for president, and he dismissed the suggestion. Speaking to MSNOW, he said “I have zero interest in running for president in 2028, and, frankly, zero interest in the 2028 fantasy football right now.”, a response that shows he has no interest in being treated as a candidate for the White House.
This cycle’s Senate map includes several incumbents viewed as weak, and one first-term senator stands out as particularly at risk. He is competing in a state where President Donald Trump defeated former Vice President Kamala Harris by nearly three points in 2024.
A Viral Summer for Ossoff
Over the summer, Ossoff has earned national notice through his speeches while campaigning, even as politics worked against him. The most striking instance was when he questioned the president’s relationship with his executive assistant, Natalie Harp, during a viral social media clip, needling Trump directly.
“He doesn’t want to do the job,” Ossoff said. “He wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie on their apparently defenseless flying palace gifted by the Emir of Qatar.”
The comment stirred up a news cycle and drew praise from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who observed that Ossoff stood among the top communicators on the campaign trail when it came to going after Trump.
The Stakes in Georgia
A fight for control of the U.S. Senate is unfolding in Georgia. Collins is trying to remove Ossoff from office, and the contest has drawn attention from national figures in both parties.
“If we don’t stop him in Georgia, this guy’s going to be a problem for the entire country in 2028.”
Collins’ strategy is to tie Ossoff to the far left of the Democratic Party. By highlighting Ossoff’s alignment with Sanders and the DSA’s presence in Atlanta, Collins hopes to paint the incumbent as out of step with Georgia voters.
Trump has become the center of Ossoff’s campaign, with the candidate trying to make the race a national contest and relying on viral clips to promote his message.
Comparing the Candidates
The two candidates offer sharply different profiles to Georgia voters:
| Candidate | Party | Background | Key Claim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Ossoff | Democratic | First-term senator | Focused on Trump, viral campaign trail moments |
| Mike Collins | Republican | Incumbent House member | Says Ossoff is a “trust fund kid” with presidential ambitions |
Collins has also pointed to the DSA’s new Atlanta field office as evidence that Ossoff is running for president. The DSA has not endorsed Ossoff, but Collins argues the organization’s presence tells him Ossoff will be the DSA candidate.
National Attention
The race has already drawn attention from national figures. Schumer’s praise of Ossoff’s communication skills suggests the Democratic establishment sees value in his aggressive approach to attacking Trump.
One Obama strategist called Ossoff’s viral clip about Trump and Harp “gratuitous and unnecessary.”. That remark set off a news cycle.
Ossoff’s national fame is what Collins is counting on voters in Georgia to treat as a drawback rather than something that helps him.
The 2028 Question
Collins has framed the race as a choice between stopping Ossoff in Georgia or facing him on a presidential stage in 2028. He has tied Ossoff’s campaign to the far left, pointing to his alignment with Sanders and the DSA’s new Atlanta field office as proof of a coordinated push toward the presidency.
Collins believes the answer is already clear, even though Ossoff has said he has no desire to run for president.
“This guy’s going to be a problem,” Collins said.
Source: foxnews.com
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