Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., has voiced concern over the political trajectory of Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., asserting that Ossoff's current re-election campaign is a stepping stone towards a potential 2028 presidential bid.
Collins described Ossoff as a "rising star" within the Democratic Party, but also labeled him a "problem" for the nation if he is not stopped in Georgia. "If we don't stop him in Georgia, this guy's going to be a problem for the entire country in 2028," Collins told Fox News Digital.
He further characterized Ossoff as a "trust fund kid who's never had a real job in his life" and accused him of catering to the "far-left base." Collins pointed to Ossoff's voting record, which he claims aligns over 90% of the time with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as evidence. He also cited Ossoff's support for progressive figures and a significant portion of campaign donations coming from out-of-state as indicators of a broader national ambition.
The Republican congressman suggested that the opening of the Democratic Socialists of America's (DSA) first permanent field office in Atlanta further supported his theory that Ossoff is aiming for the presidency, potentially as a "DSA candidate." The DSA has not endorsed Ossoff.
Ossoff's campaign has previously dismissed such speculation. In a statement last month to MSNOW, Ossoff said, "I have zero interest in running for president in 2028, and, frankly, zero interest in the 2028 fantasy football right now."
The first-term senator is considered a vulnerable incumbent in a state that former President Donald Trump won in 2024. Ossoff has gained national attention for his campaign trail speeches, including a viral social media clip where he questioned Trump's relationship with his executive assistant, Natalie Harp. This remark drew praise from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who identified Ossoff as a key communicator in targeting Trump.
