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politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Ossoff Distances Himself from Hasan Piker Amid Georgia Jewish Backlash Over Israel Arms Vote

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, who is Jewish, distanced himself from left-wing streamer Hasan Piker after Piker criticized American Jews and suggested threats, following Ossoff’s votes to block weapons sales to Israel. The stance has drawn backlash from Atlanta’s Jewish community and prompted Democratic condemnations of Piker’s rhetoric as reckless, all while Ossoff faces reelection and ongoing talk of a possible 2028 presidential bid.

via Jewish Telegraphic Agency|

#democrats #georgia #hasan-piker

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Ossoff presses Collins on House Ethics probe amid Georgia race

Sen. Jon Ossoff pressed GOP Rep. Mike Collins over a House Ethics Committee inquiry into alleged misuses of official funds, urging Collins to testify and explain his resistance; the Office of Congressional Conduct previously found substantial reason to believe Collins’ office misused funds and recommended a subpoena, while Collins’ campaign says he has cooperated and expects to be cleared.

via Politico|

#collins #ethics-probe #georgia

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Natalie Harp: The unseen power broker at Trump's White House

Natalie Harp, 35, is one of Donald Trump’s most visible and trusted aides, known for typing his Truth Social posts, carrying a portable printer to provide hard copies, and traveling closely with him; insiders describe her as a gatekeeper and 'human printer' who shapes the information Trump sees, a role she has elevated since rising from a cancer-survivor advocate to executive assistant at the White House, with Ossoff's remarks drawing renewed attention to her influence.

via BBC|

#donald-trump #natalie-harp #ossoff

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Ossoff condemns Trump as 'draft-dodging, crook' in Georgia campaign clash

During a Georgia campaign stop, Sen. Jon Ossoff called Donald Trump a 'draft-dodging, crook president' while defending Sen. Mark Kelly and criticizing Trump’s handling of conflicts, including in Iran; the White House fired back with insults toward Ossoff.

via The Guardian|

#georgia #mark-kelly #ossoff

politics1 month ago•204 min saved

Ossoff escalates anti-Trump critique as 2028 buzz swells in Georgia race

Sen. Jon Ossoff intensifies his anti-Trump messaging—stomping a Columbus rally with Mark Kelly and delivering sharp, viral remarks—while repeatedly insisting he has zero interest in a 2028 presidential bid and wants only to win reelection. The feud underscores renewed national attention on Ossoff’s future ambitions, even as his Georgia race remains competitive and well funded, aided by bipartisan GOP endorsements, with polls showing momentum that could bolster his national profile if he prevails.

via CNN|

#2028 #georgia #ossoff

politics1 month ago•14 min saved

Ossoff bets on precision messaging to outpace Collins in Georgia

Democrats are betting on Sen. Jon Ossoff’s tightly managed, clip-ready messaging to beat Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia, with Ossoff described as meticulous about every detail and content sign-off; polling currently shows him ahead, while the roundup also notes ethics-reform efforts, Florida primary drama, and other partisan messaging battles shaping the midterms.

via Politico|

#campaign-strategy #democrats #georgia-senate

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Democrats push for Lincoln deployment oversight amid reports of deteriorating conditions

Democrats Jon Ossoff and Mark Kelly led calls for a Pentagon oversight and a bipartisan inquiry into the USS Lincoln’s near-nine-month deployment after reports of poor morale, mental-health crises, and subpar conditions aboard the ship; Republicans largely defended the administration, while some urged oversight and potential ship visits. The push includes 11 questions to the Pentagon and a request to allow lawmakers to inspect the Lincoln as part of accountability for the Iran-related deployment.

via USA Today|

#kelly #navy #ossoff

politics1 month ago•201 min saved

Ossoff hurls personal jab at Trump aide Natalie Harp, igniting Georgia race feud

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff used a rally in Atlanta to attack Donald Trump’s aide Natalie Harp, casting her as a symbol of Trump’s inner circle and accusing the president of not wanting to lead; Trump fired back with insults and White House critics. Harp, long a trusted ally who travels with Trump and acts as an information gatekeeper, has risen in influence since joining his staff in 2022, adding heat to the Georgia Senate contest against Rep. Mike Collins as Trump’s orbit looms over 2028 chatter.

via CNN|

#elections #georgia #ossoff

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Ossoff Decries Trump’s Iran War as ‘Uniquely Despicable’ and Self-Serving

Sen. Jon Ossoff, campaigning for re-election in Georgia, denounces Donald Trump’s handling of the US-Israel war on Iran as “uniquely despicable,” accusing him of lying to push a war and profiting from the presidency. He ties the critique to a broader charge that Trump has rigged the political system for personal gain, cites the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment and Trump’s wealth/stock moves, and critiques Trump’s governance as corrupt as early voting looms in Georgia.

via The Guardian|

#corruption #georgia #iran

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Ossoff Rules Out 2028 Presidential Bid, Focusing on Georgia Senate Race

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff reiterates that he will not run for president in 2028 and will concentrate on his Georgia Senate reelection against Rep. Mike Collins. An Emerson College poll in July listed him as a potential 2028 nominee with about 13% support, though he maintains he isn’t pursuing a national bid. The piece notes his rising online profile and ongoing Trump-related attention, while Emerson’s national data show Democrats leading Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.

via USA Today|

#2028-election #emerson-poll #georgia

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

Ossoff Targets Trump’s Iran War, Doubles Down With Natalie Harp Jab

Sen. Jon Ossoff attacked President Trump for mismanaging the Iran situation, golfing, trading stocks, and sleeping through meetings, then spotlighted Trump’s close aide Natalie Harp with a line about traveling with her on a purportedly “flying palace” gifted by Qatar—an quip that sparked social-media chatter and underscored questions about Trump’s inner circle.

via HuffPost|

#georgia #iran-war #natalie-harp

campaign1 month ago•41 min saved

Ossoff slams Trump over Iran-war claims at Atlanta rally

At an Atlanta rally, Sen. Jon Ossoff accused President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of lying America into the Iran war, citing prior claims that Iran’s nuclear program had been obliterated and that there was no imminent threat. He argued the conflict has dragged on toward its six-month mark with broken promises and eroding public trust, while gas prices have risen (national avg about $4.07/gal; Georgia ~ $3.80), a point he ties to his reelection bid in a tightly contested Senate race.

via The Hill|

#campaign #donald-trump #georgia-senate-2026

politics2 months ago•12 min saved

Ossoff Traps Hegseth With His Own Iran War Claims At Senate Hearing

At a Senate Appropriations hearing on Iran, Sen. Jon Ossoff pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, repeatedly quoting his past claims that Iran’s military had been destroyed and combat-ineffective, as Sen. Gary Peters pressed for accountability and a clear strategy in the Iran war.

via HuffPost|

#hegseth #iran-war #ossoff

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Georgia GOP Settles Senate and Governor Races in Bruising Runoffs

Georgia Republicans chose Mike Collins to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff in November after a hard-fought runoff against Derek Dooley, while Rick Jackson edged Burt Jones to face Democratic Gov. candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms. The runoffs featured aggressive campaigns, lawsuits over election and campaign-finance rules, and a last-minute endorsement of Jones by Gov. Kemp; turnout was light for runoffs but more than 300,000 ballots had already been cast.

via The Guardian|

#burt-jones #collins #georgia

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Collins Clinches Georgia GOP Senate Runoff, Faces Ossoff in November

Mike Collins won the Georgia GOP Senate runoff, advancing to a November showdown with Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Backed by former President Trump, Collins’ win keeps Georgia in play as a must-win battleground for control of the Senate, while Ossoff enters the general with a fundraising edge and a focus on Collins’ ethics probe and campaign spending.

via NBC News|

#collins #georgia #ossoff