Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a major campaign speech today, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Georgia — a key swing state ahead of the upcoming November elections. Speaking at an event in what he called the “Peach State,” Trump made a direct and forceful statement on Iran’s nuclear program: “We don’t need the Strait of Hormuz, we don’t need anything — we do it because we must. We will not let Iran have nuclear weapons.”
Economic Agenda and Political Context
In addition to foreign policy, Trump highlighted his administration’s economic record, touting job growth, tax cuts, and deregulation as central pillars of his platform. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, the speech served as both a policy showcase and a rallying point for Republican candidates across the state.
Key Figures on Stage
Trump was joined by U.S. Representative Mike Collins (R-GA), who is running for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat, and Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for governor. Collins aims to unseat incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff — a race widely viewed as one of the most competitive Senate contests in the country this cycle.
Escalating Tensions with Ossoff
The event unfolded against a backdrop of growing political friction between Ossoff and Trump. In recent weeks, Trump has intensified rhetoric around election integrity, repeating unsubstantiated claims of voting fraud — remarks that have drawn sharp criticism from Ossoff and other Democratic leaders. That dynamic is expected to cast a long shadow over the Georgia campaign trail in the months ahead.