President Donald Trump launched a fierce attack on Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff during a campaign rally in Georgia, just 18 days before the midterm elections. He criticized Ossoff's border policies and mocked his appearance and makeup.
At the rally held on October 16 in Dalton, Georgia, Trump labeled Ossoff a "weak and unstable hypocrite" who consistently votes against Georgia's values.
Trump referenced the murder of Georgia college student Raquel Riley by an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela in February 2024, blaming Ossoff for the incident. He claimed, "That monster was released because of Ossoff's cruel open-border policies. Riley paid the price for that foolishness."
The president also ridiculed Ossoff's looks, comparing him to the late actor Paul Reubens' character Pee-wee Herman. Trump stated, "In 18 days, the people of Georgia will defeat your weak, arrogant, and hate-filled radical left senator." He added, "I call him 'Pee-wee Herman.' His name is Jon Ossoff, and he is overrated."
Trump criticized Ossoff's makeup, saying, "I wear very little makeup, but I do it myself. He spends more money on makeup than any man or woman. Women don’t like that." He accused Ossoff of deliberately wearing makeup and having a dedicated makeup artist.
During the rally, when protesters interrupted his speech, Trump suggested they were paid to disrupt the event, saying, "Maybe Ossoff paid them."
Trump urged support for Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins, stating, "We need to oust Ossoff and elect Collins to send illegal immigrant gang members out of our country." He also called for support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson.
Georgia was a state where Trump won in the 2024 presidential election. While the Senate race was initially expected to be close, recent polls show incumbent Ossoff leading Collins outside the margin of error.
Although the Republican Party has largely written off the area, Trump's personal campaigning is seen as an effort to energize his base and attempt a last-minute turnaround.
Ossoff has been vocal in attacking Trump during the midterm campaign and is considered a potential candidate for the Democratic nomination in the next presidential election. However, he recently stated he has no intention of running in the 2028 election.
At the rally, Trump emphasized, "This may be the most important midterm election we have ever faced. You must go out and vote. Think of it as if I am on the ballot and vote accordingly."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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