President Donald Trump visited Perry, Georgia, on Saturday for a rally that combined a job‑creation announcement with a stark warning about the state’s largest city. The former governor’s office confirmed that Audi will build a $4 billion plant near Macon, a project the president credited to his tariff policy.
Audi investment highlighted as a Trump‑era win
Trump told the crowd that the new Audi facility, which will create thousands of well‑paying jobs, is a direct result of the administration’s firm stance on trade. “Because of our strong tariffs, Audi is coming to Georgia,” he said. Audi CEO Gernot Dollner appeared on stage, drawing criticism from Germany’s Social Democratic Party and a major union, which called the appearance “extremely embarrassing.”
Atlanta labeled a “dangerous hellhole”
Turning to the state’s political landscape, Trump described Atlanta as a “dangerous hellhole” and warned that if Rick Jackson wins the governor’s race, he expects to call in the National Guard to restore order. He cited a statistic—though fact‑checkers have not located the source—claiming Atlanta is “the single most dangerous city per capita in the nation.” The president’s remarks underscored his long‑standing feud with the city and his belief that early voting there is unusually high.
Who Georgia should send to Washington
Trump also said it matters who Georgians elect to represent them in Congress. He praised Rep. Mike Collins, who shared the stage, saying he would “take my call.” By contrast, he dismissed Sen. Jon Ossoff, referring to him as “Pee Wee Herman,” and suggested the senator’s demands would be ignored.
Data‑center advice and national‑security focus
In a brief policy note, Trump urged local leaders to approve data‑center construction to stay ahead of China, while also encouraging municipalities to negotiate the highest possible payments from developers.
Election‑monitoring update
The Justice Department announced plans to deploy roughly 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states. In Georgia, letters have been sent to Bibb, Cobb, Chatham, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties, with at least one predominantly white, Republican‑leaning county included. While the monitors could become part of any future election‑integrity review, the administration noted that current polls suggest the outcome may not favor the Trump team.
Early voting surge
More than a million Georgians have already voted early, according to state officials. Conventional wisdom holds that voters who wait until Election Day tend to lean Republican, a trend that will be tested as the November election approaches.
Trump’s Perry rally highlighted both his economic agenda—exemplified by the Audi plant—and his continued focus on law‑and‑order messaging in Atlanta. As the 2026 midterm elections draw near, the president’s visits to Georgia signal the importance of the state in the broader national strategy.
Original reporting: SaportaReport — read the source article.
