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A Georgia Senate Scoop & Ballroom Shenanigans

Mike Collins's critics angle for the White House's ear, while the G.O.P. punts on ICE and Trump's ballroom.

Mike Collins
Now sources close to the White House confirm that a video about Mike Collins has been circulating among key D.C. Republicans—and that it’s caused some alarm about his electability in Georgia against Dem Sen. Jon Ossoff. Photo: Jason Allen/Getty Images
Leigh Ann Caldwell
May 21, 2026

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Earlier this week, I reported that Trump is expected to endorse Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia G.O.P. Senate runoff over Derek Dooley, an ally of Gov. Brian Kemp. Now sources close to the White House confirm that a video about Collins has been circulating among key D.C. Republicans—and that it’s caused some alarm about his electability in Georgia against Dem Sen. Jon Ossoff.