Trump Tele-Rally Highlights Georgia GOP Divisions

As Republicans campaign to protect congressional majorities and win key Georgia races, President Donald Trump’s involvement presents both an opportunity to energize his base and a risk in battleground areas. Georgia candidates Mike Collins and Rick Jackson have welcomed his support while emphasizing their own appeal, as Democrats Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms argue that Trump’s record on costs and other issues will hurt Republicans. A focus group of Georgia voters who backed Trump in 2024 found widespread disappointment and regret, with most participants saying they planned to vote for Ossoff. More broadly, some vulnerable Republicans are highlighting disagreements with Trump or reducing his visibility in their campaigns, even as the Republican National Committee says the party remains united behind his agenda.