Jon Ossoff Criticizes Trump's China Hacking Claims in Georgia

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff held a campaign rally and canvassing event in Rome, Georgia, on July 18, 2026, to criticize a recent address to the nation by President Donald Trump. Ossoff condemned Trump's assertions that the People's Republic of China hacked the election data of 200 million American voters, characterizing the speech as a failure of leadership designed to undermine voting rights.

During the event, Ossoff also attacked his midterm opponent, U.S. Representative Mike Collins, citing reports that Collins' son-in-law has ties to antisemitism and white nationalism. The Collins campaign denied any alignment with hate groups and defended the congressman's record of support for Israel.

In response, Collins framed the election as a choice between his bipartisan leadership and Ossoff's liberal activist base. He advocated for voter ID laws and expressed support for the SAVE America Act, a measure also supported by President Trump.