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Emile

(42,675 posts)
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 04:55 AM 12 hrs ago

Ossoff criticizes Trump on health care, Iran, 'corruption' in Augusta

Lowering health care premiums and returning consumers to financial affordability mean electing leaders instead of rulers, the state's senior U.S. senator said during a campaign swing through Augusta on Saturday.

With public criticism mounting against the Trump administration's handling of the economy, rising health care premiums and a war with Iran, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff mounted an offensive to urge voters to fight for the ways of life he said they deserve.

"We were told MAGA was for the working class. Do you remember that?" he asked the assembly of more than 1,000 people at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. "But this is a government of, by and for the ultra-rich. They are the elites they pretend to hate. That's why they gutted Medicaid and let health insurance premiums double for nearly 20 million Americans: to fund another tax cut for the rich."

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https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/politics/elections/congressional/2026/04/18/corruption-must-end-for-america-to-thrive-ossoff-tells-augusta-veterans-healthcare-affordability/89681292007/

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Ossoff criticizes Trump on health care, Iran, 'corruption' in Augusta (Original Post) Emile 12 hrs ago OP
Very impressive speech Emile 11 hrs ago #1
He's really had the gloves off lately. Very impressive speaker. mobeau69 11 hrs ago #2
I'm starting to take notice Skittles 11 hrs ago #3
He spoke directly without fear, and he didn't mince his words. Emile 10 hrs ago #4
Give him hell Jon. oasis 10 hrs ago #5

mobeau69

(12,415 posts)
2. He's really had the gloves off lately. Very impressive speaker.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:33 AM
11 hrs ago

He would be an incredible presidential candidate.

Skittles

(172,187 posts)
3. I'm starting to take notice
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:54 AM
11 hrs ago

he's talking about what WE THE PEOPLE actually care about, and he calls Trump.2 exactly what they are: CROOKS

Emile

(42,675 posts)
4. He spoke directly without fear, and he didn't mince his words.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 06:49 AM
10 hrs ago

This is the enthusiasm we need to get out the vote.

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