Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia issued a forceful critique of President Trump’s management of the US-Israel war on Iran during a rally in midtown Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. Ossoff, who is seeking re-election in Georgia in November, has delivered several recent attacks on the Trump administration that observers say could indicate preparation for a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
Ossoff alleged the Trump administration had increased costs for Americans while taking the nation to war based on false pretenses. He pointed to the situation aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where sailors have endured a record deployment of nearly nine months amid reported concerns about conditions and mental health issues. Ossoff noted that Trump had suggested last week the deployment was not “nearly long enough.” The senator accused the president of neglecting his duties while pursuing personal financial interests, specifically referencing Trump’s golf outings and stock trading activities.
The senator also addressed what he characterized as persistent dishonesty regarding the conflict. Ossoff stated that administration officials knowingly spread falsehoods about the war and the reasons for it. He further argued that Trump had promised to challenge a broken political system but instead was restructuring it to his own advantage. Ossoff highlighted Trump’s significant increase in personal wealth since returning to office in January 2025, citing the president’s stock purchases related to tariff announcements as evidence of impropriety. He specifically referenced Trump’s purchase of stock following a market downturn and his subsequent cancellation of tariffs that triggered a market rally.
Ossoff also criticized Trump’s recently launched subscription service on Truth Social, which charges up to $100,000 monthly for early access to the president’s posts. The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation have filed suit challenging the service.
According to available polling, Ossoff maintains a lead over Republican nominee Mike Collins in the Georgia race. Early voting in the state begins in eight weeks.
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