Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., reiterated Tuesday night that he will not run for president in 2028 during his debate with Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins. Ossoff emphasized his commitment to seeking a second Senate term, dismissing speculation about a White House bid.
The Atlanta Press Club-hosted debate covered pressing issues including data centers, the economy under former President Donald Trump, and international conflicts. A tense exchange occurred regarding Collins' son-in-law promoting white nationalist posts on social media, with Ossoff directly asking Collins if he considered himself a white nationalist. Collins condemned hate speech but did not directly address the accusation.
The debate also touched on allegations involving donor Reid Hoffman and the Epstein files, which Ossoff referenced in relation to Collins' campaign. Additionally, Collins cited Ossoff's rhetoric in response to a New York man accused of making death threats against him. The candidates avoided directly answering each other's core charges throughout the hour-long forum.
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