President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Marietta, Georgia, on July 22, 2026, where he refrained from making explicit claims that the 2020 election was rigged. This comes after a previous address in which he accused China of election interference. During the rally, Trump stated, "Now we have favored nations, and we pay the lowest prices anywhere in the world from the highest prices, and that alone should win us the midterms. But it’s not going to be that easy with the cheating and everything else that goes on, so make it too big to rig." He also mentioned, "Make it too big to rig, and watch those machines."
Trump's cautious approach may be aimed at not bolstering Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), who is running for reelection. Ossoff's spokesperson had anticipated that Trump would discuss the 2020 election during his speech. In response, Ossoff's campaign criticized Trump for focusing on past grievances rather than current issues affecting families.
Polling data indicates Ossoff holds a 13-point lead over his opponent, Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), with 56% support from registered voters compared to Collins's 43%. Financially, Ossoff has a significant advantage, having raised $20 million in the second quarter of 2026, while Collins raised $2.2 million.
Trump's remarks also included a call for Republicans to terminate the filibuster, arguing that Democrats would do so if given the opportunity.