Senator Jon Ossoff has reiterated that he will not run for president in 2028, despite growing speculation around his candidacy. Ossoff is currently focused on his reelection campaign against Representative Mike Collins in Georgia. In recent remarks, Ossoff criticized former President Donald Trump, attributing the current political climate to a deeper issue within politics. Trump has made personal attacks against Ossoff, referring to him as 'Pinky Herman' and a 'terrible Senator.' Ossoff has chosen to respond to these attacks by addressing broader issues such as the cost of living and voter suppression.
An Emerson College poll conducted in July indicated that Ossoff is gaining traction as a potential Democratic nominee for the 2028 presidential election, polling at 13%, behind Pete Buttigieg and Gavin Newsom. Ossoff emphasized his commitment to Georgia, stating, 'I'm focused on Georgia, and as I've said, I have zero interest in running for president in 2028.' Meanwhile, early polling shows Ossoff leading Collins in the upcoming election, with Democrats nationally polling at 53% compared to 42% for Republicans. The poll also revealed that a majority of Americans believe the government spends too much on aid to Israel and oppose the construction of data centers in their communities. The Emerson poll was conducted from July 19 to 20, 2026, with a margin of error of +/- 2.9 percent.