Georgia’s Senate race entered its final stretch on Tuesday when Rep. Mike Collins, a trucking‑company owner and Republican challenger to Sen. Jon Ossoff, sat down with Fox News Digital. Collins detailed a private conversation with President Donald Trump following the president’s rally in Perry, where Trump announced a $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi in the Macon area.
Trump’s direct involvement
Collins said the president “always wants to know what you think” and personally retweeted a new digital ad for Collins’s campaign that promotes the Laken Riley Act, a piece of legislation the congressman has championed. The ad has reportedly amassed more than seven million views, Collins claimed.
Port of Brunswick upgrades
As chairman of the House Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee since 2025, Collins made the Port of Brunswick a top priority. He described how the channel had not been fully dredged for over a decade. Within three months, he secured funding, completed the dredging, and now says the port can accommodate larger cargo vessels. “One of the reasons they picked Georgia was because that port is ready to go down there,” he asserted, linking the improvement to Audi’s decision to locate its new facility in the state.
Economic impact and fuel‑price outlook
Collins argued that the combination of lower taxes, deregulation, and domestic manufacturing investment – hallmarks of the Trump administration’s economic agenda – will help families struggling with everyday expenses. He suggested that allowing additional off‑road diesel supplies into the transportation market sooner could reduce fuel prices, and he predicted that consumers would see lower gasoline costs after Election Day.
Ossoff’s response and campaign attacks
Sen. Ossoff has called for more details about the Audi project and criticized the Trump administration’s tariffs and the ongoing war with Iran, saying those policies have contributed to higher costs for Georgia families. The campaign also faced a minor controversy when a Washington Times report noted that Ossoff’s campaign spent nearly $3,000 on hair and makeup, a figure Collins mocked by saying, “I don’t use makeup” and likening the makeup artist to a character from a children’s show.
Future ambitions and final push
Collins warned that Ossoff appears to be positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential run, citing voting records and endorsements as evidence. He concluded the interview with confidence, stating, “I’m gonna win this race next week. I’m gonna be your next U.S. senator from Georgia,” and promised to continue focusing on affordability and economic development from the Senate chamber.
The election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3, with early voting in Georgia running through Friday, Oct. 30. The Ossoff campaign has not responded to requests for comment.
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