Dem Jon Ossoff mocks Trump with 'Epstein Memorial Ballroom' dig as Georgia Senate race heats up
Ossoff: He’s trying to put his face on the money. He's building a monument to himself . But see, Atlanta, he's doing these things now because no one will honor him when he’s gone… because he's a failed president and a national disgrace. pic.twitter.com/dxwC4uDK8w
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff on Sunday, May 31, turned up the heat in Georgia's Senate race by calling President Donald Trump a “failed president and a national disgrace” during a massive campaign rally in Atlanta.
At the center of Ossoff's remarks was a jab at Trump's White House Ballroom project, which he mocked as the “Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Ballroom.”
The comment drew attention at the rally and underscored Ossoff's effort to tie both Trump and Georgia Republicans to issues he believes will resonate with voters ahead of the 2026 election.
Jon Ossoff signals early Georgia Senate strategy
The election battle in Georgia got much more intense this week as Senator Jon Ossoff focused his speech on criticizing President Trump.
Speaking to a huge crowd of supporters, Ossoff blasted Trump’s social media habits and took aim at his recent White House construction project.
By using the provocative "Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Ballroom" label, Ossoff set a highly aggressive tone for his reelection campaign and showed he is not afraid to use tough language to fire up his voters.
Ossoff made his feelings about the president's legacy very clear to the crowd. "He’s trying to put his face on the money. He's building a monument to himself. But see, Atlanta, he's doing these things now because no one will honor him when he’s gone… because he's a failed president and a national disgrace."
Jon Ossoff targets GOP rivals before runoff
In addition to criticizing the White House, Ossoff used the rally to take early shots at the candidates running for the Republican nomination.
He specifically named Representative Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley, calling them “Trump puppets.”
Ossoff showed high confidence about his chances in the general election, especially since he won his Democratic primary unopposed on May 19.
Democrats project unity ahead of election
The Atlanta event was also a major display of teamwork and organization for Georgia Democrats.
Ossoff was joined on stage by Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for governor, showing that the state party is fully united behind its top candidates.
Party officials described the large turnout as a strong message of unity in a state that once voted reliably Republican but has become a closely contested battleground in recent years.
This show of Democratic support comes at a critical time, just before Republicans hold a key runoff election on June 16 to decide their final Senate nominee.
By drawing a large crowd and using such memorable language early on, Ossoff is trying to control the narrative of the race well ahead of the November election.
With months still left to go, the contest is already shaping up to be a closely watched national fight.
