On July 22, 2026, President Donald Trump attended a rally at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, to support Republican Rep. Mike Collins in his Senate campaign. Trump described Collins as one of the most respected members of Congress and criticized Collins' opponent, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, by comparing him to the character Pee-wee Herman.
Trump emphasized the importance of voting for Collins, stating, "You have to vote for Mike because he is running against Pee-wee Herman." He noted that Collins faces challenges in the race, particularly due to Ossoff's significant fundraising advantage, having raised $77 million compared to Collins' $6.5 million.
Collins was not present at the rally due to congressional obligations. Trump endorsed Collins shortly before the GOP primary runoff, which Collins won despite a competitive primary. As of June 30, Collins had about $2 million in campaign funds, while Ossoff had $42 million.
The Cook Political Report currently rates the Senate seat as leaning Democratic, although it is still considered competitive. In addition to the Senate race, Georgia is also hosting a governor's race, where Trump-endorsed Rick Jackson is running against former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
The rally also focused on education initiatives, particularly the new "Trump Accounts," which are tax-advantaged investment accounts for children. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon spoke about the initiative, stating that it aims to restore the American dream. Jackson pledged to advocate for state funding to match the federal contributions to these accounts.
Trump addressed the ongoing military conflict in Iran, which has resulted in casualties and significant costs. The Defense Department is seeking $67 billion in supplemental funding for the war effort. Trump remains supported by his base despite the unpopularity of the conflict.
The rally concluded with discussions about the economic implications of rising fuel costs and the Republicans' legislative agenda, including Trump's "big beautiful bill," which aims to reduce taxes for certain groups. Trump also reiterated his focus on election integrity, although his SAVE America Act faces challenges in Congress.