Ossoff Ad Takes Collins’ Quote Out of Context
FactCheck.org — 2026-09-04 13:05:00 — www.factcheck.org
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Cited in Georgia Senate Race as Social Security, Health Premiums Take Center Stage
In the heated Georgia Senate race, President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is at the heart of a contentious debate over Social Security and health insurance costs. Republican Rep. Mike Collins, in a radio interview, defended the Trump-backed tax cuts, arguing that lowering taxes would encourage people to “get off of Medicaid, get off of Social Security, get back into the workforce.” This comment has become a flashpoint in Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff’s campaign ads, which claim Collins wants to “push you off Social Security.”
Trump’s Tax Law and Social Security Solvency
The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is directly implicated in the current debate. According to the 2026 Social Security trustees’ report, the law will “have a substantial effect on Social Security’s financial status,” as it results in “lower levels of revenue in the future from income taxation of Social Security benefits.” This projection aligns with Ossoff’s claim that the law “accelerated Social Security’s insolvency,” a statement confirmed as accurate by the trustees’ own analysis.
Health Insurance Premiums: Trump’s Role
Ossoff’s ads also highlight Collins’ vote “with Trump to double health insurance premiums for more than a million Georgians.” This refers to Collins’ opposition to a Democratic bill that would have extended enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. Without these subsidies, a KFF analysis projected that premiums for subsidized enrollees could more than double—a 114% increase—though the actual average increase in 2026 was 58%, as many consumers switched to higher-deductible plans or dropped coverage.
Fact-Checking the Claims
While Ossoff’s ads take some liberties by using a truncated quote from Collins and by showing images of older adults, the underlying facts about Trump’s legislation are clear. The Social Security trustees confirm that Trump’s tax law negatively impacts the program’s solvency. On health insurance, the data supports the claim that premiums rose significantly after the Trump-era subsidies expired, though not all consumers saw their costs double.
Conclusion: Trump’s Legislative Legacy Shapes Georgia Race
President Trump’s legislative record—especially the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—is having a measurable impact on Social Security and health insurance debates in Georgia’s pivotal Senate race. Fact-checks confirm that the law has worsened Social Security’s finances and contributed to higher health insurance premiums for many Georgians. As the campaign intensifies, Trump’s policies remain at the center of the debate, with real consequences for voters’ wallets and retirement security.
Source: https://www.factcheck.org/2026/09/ossoff-ad-takes-collins-quote-out-of-context/