Rep. Mike Collins Blames Sen. Jon Ossoff for Shutdown Chaos at Georgia Airports in New Ad
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) launched a digital ad on Friday tying Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) to the ongoing government shutdown — and the ripple effects it’s having on Georgia’s airports. “Flights DELAYED. Military families…
Rep. Mike COllins (R-Ga.) launched a digital ad on Friday tying Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) to the ongoing government shutdown — and the ripple effects it’s having on Georgia’s airports.
“Flights DELAYED. Military families NOT getting paid. And for what? To demand FREE healthcare of illegal immigrants,” the ad’s graphic declares.
According to Fox News, Collins, who has represented Georgia’s 10th Congressional District since 2023, is already gearing up for 2026, when he plans to challenge Ossoff for his Senate seat. His ad is the latest in a string of Republican efforts to hold Democrats responsible for the shutdown’s fallout, both nationally and at home.
“Crucial air traffic controllers are working without pay, travelers are facing delays, and government workers face uncertainty because Ossoff and Schumer are playing political games with our government. It’s time to stop the charade and end the shutdown now,” Collins said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
Ossoff’s campaign fired back, accusing Collins and other House Republicans of avoiding their duties.
“Health insurance premiums are about to double, and the government is closed, but Georgia’s House Republicans, including Mike COllins