Dem senator says 'zero interest in running for president' in debate with GOP opponent

What happened: In a Tuesday Georgia U.S. Senate debate, Sen. John Ossoff said he has zero interest in running for president and pledged to serve a full six-year term if re-elected. He faces Rep. Mike Collins. Key numbers: Ossoff has served in the Senate since early 2021. Collins has served in the House since early 2023. Georgia went to Trump in 2016 and 2024, and to Biden in 2020. Why it matters: Collins said during the debate that Ossoff is running for president. Trump has endorsed Collins, while Barack Obama backs Ossoff. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

In a Tuesday Georgia U.S. Senate debate, Sen. John Ossoff said he has zero interest in running for president and pledged to serve a full six-year term if re-elected. He faces Rep. Mike Collins.

Collins said during the debate that Ossoff is running for president. Trump has endorsed Collins, while Barack Obama backs Ossoff.