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Democrats launch prebuttal to Trump address: 'He's scared to death' of the midterms

Ossoff warned that renewed claims about Georgia's election could undermine voters' legitimacy.

Democrats launch prebuttal to Trump address: 'He's scared to death' of the midterms
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Democratic lawmakers criticized President Donald Trump ahead of his planned prime-time address, which they expected to focus on the 2020 election. Several Republicans also said revisiting that election was unproductive as the midterms approach.

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Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Georgia senator criticizing Trump's expected focus on the 2020 election

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Mark R. Warner
D · VA · SEN

Senator who said Trump's speech could affect his vote on Jay Clayton

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose planned address prompted the lawmakers' reactions

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Republican representative criticizing the White House's election-focused message

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Republican senator criticizing a focus on the 2020 election

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader criticizing Trump's expected address

White House press secretary describing the expected focus of Trump's address

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Republican senator criticizing discussion of the 2020 election

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Jon Ossoff Criticizes Trump Ahead of Election Integrity Address

Outlets agree Jon Ossoff criticized Donald Trump ahead of Trump’s planned address on Georgia’s 2020 election and voting issues. Ossoff also urged support for voter-protection efforts. Left-leaning outlets frame Ossoff’s remarks as a challenge to Trump’s anticipated election claims. Center outlets place the criticism in a wider political response, including midterm stakes and other lawmakers’ views. Right-leaning outlets focus on Ossoff using reports about the speech to raise money and criticize his opponent, while noting a White House clarification about the address.

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