Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to visit Georgia on Thursday to promote the Trump administration’s major tax-and-spending legislation while targeting Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff ahead of his 2026 reelection campaign. The trip reflects Republican efforts to bolster support for the law and gain political ground in a critical battleground state.
Vance will speak at an industrial refrigeration manufacturing facility in Peachtree City, where he is expected to emphasize provisions of the law that officials say will deliver financial relief to middle-class families before the end of the year.
Spotlight on Tax Cuts
During his Georgia swing, Vance is expected to highlight specific elements of the legislation aimed at assisting working families. Among these measures are provisions that eliminate taxes on tips for certain workers and introduce child-focused savings accounts, sometimes referred to by Republicans as “Trump accounts.” These initiatives are being positioned as tangible benefits to ordinary Americans, forming the core of a messaging strategy to improve the law’s public perception.
The White House and GOP leaders plan to roll out a series of events across battleground states to promote what officials call the “big, beautiful bill.” The campaign is intended to showcase parts of the multitrillion-dollar law that resonate with voters, especially given that early polling indicates skepticism toward the legislation’s broader health care cuts and potential impact on the federal deficit.
Criticism of Senator Ossoff
Vance’s visit will also serve a political purpose, as he is expected to criticize Ossoff for opposing the legislation. In a statement, Vance’s communications director, Will Martin, said it was “a disgrace that Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff voted against these tax cuts,” adding that “working families in Georgia deserve better.”
Ossoff, who narrowly won his 2021 runoff and is considered vulnerable in 2026, responded by dismissing Vance’s planned outreach. He argued that the law prioritizes tax breaks for wealthy individuals at the expense of hospitals, nursing homes, and Medicaid programs. “Georgians know what this law is and have already rejected it,” Ossoff stated.
The senator’s opposition, shared by all Senate Democrats, underscores the ongoing partisan divide over the legislation. Republicans had hoped for a stronger challenger, but Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declined to run against Ossoff, leaving the GOP without its preferred candidate for the seat.
Strategic Messaging Ahead of Midterms
The Georgia visit is part of a broader effort by Vance and other administration officials to refine messaging on the tax-and-spending law ahead of upcoming elections. Officials are concentrating on the law’s more popular components, attempting to reshape public opinion in battleground areas.
Vance’s focus on targeted tax provisions represents a strategic shift from earlier messaging, which had emphasized a broader mix of policy areas, including immigration. By narrowing the conversation to benefits for working families, Republicans hope to counteract negative perceptions and generate support for both the legislation and the party’s broader electoral prospects.
