Trump Mocks Ossoff at Georgia Rally, Praises GOP Candidates

President Donald Trump used a rally in Dalton, Georgia, on October 16 to mock Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff’s appearance, claim he spent more on makeup than anyone in Senate history and praise Republican candidates Mike Collins and Rick Jackson. Trump also repeated allegations about Georgia’s 2020 election, while protesters briefly interrupted the event. Trump compared Ossoff to the comedy character Pee-wee Herman and said he did not consider the senator good-looking. He claimed Ossoff spent more on makeup than any man or woman in Senate history, but offered no figures to support the assertion. Trump then said, “I wear very little, and I do it myself.” He added that without a little makeup, a person could look “a little bit like a dead person.” The rally was held to support Collins, a U.S. House member challenging Ossoff, and Jackson, the Republican nominee for governor. Trump called Collins “all man” and “Central Casting,” and asked him to stand so the crowd could see his build. He described Jackson as handsome and distinguished. Trump also said Ossoff was “never elected” and again alleged that Georgia’s 2020 presidential election was fraudulent. Those were Trump’s claims; the...