Trump supporters in Georgia are standing behind the president amid rising affordability concerns and higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war, with one voter calling him the "best president" in her lifetime.While Trump' s approval rating teetered at 36% and his disapproval rating stood at 64%, praise for Trump was high in Perry, Georgia, Saturday as he campaigned alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, CEO of a healthcare staffing group; Rep.Mike Collins, R- Ga., who is vying to unseat Sen.
Jon Ossoff, D- Ga.; and candidates in House races across the state.The race for Ossoff's seat is highly contentious, as Republicans are seeking a pickup that would help them maintain control of the Senate.Ossoff won the seat in a January 2021 runoff election by 1.22% — less than 55,000 votes.
Trump, meanwhile, won Georgia in 2024 by 2.2%.He told voters Saturday to act like "he's on the ballot" come Nov.
3.Rallygoer Gloria Barkman said she supports Trump because he delivers on his promises. "I know people are upset because things don't look good with the gas and everything like that, but give him time and they'll be seeing the difference," Barkman said.FORMER NFL ALL-PRO RUNNING BACK JOINS PRESIDENT TRUMP FOR GEORGIA MIDTERMS RALLYU.S.President Donald Trump speaks during a midterm campaign rally at the Guardian Centers on October 24, 2026 in Perry, Georgia.
Trump is speaking at a rally in support of Georgia Republican Senate candidate, Rep.Mike Collins (R-GA), who is trying to unseat the incumbent U.S.
Sen.Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson.
(Alex Wong / Getty Images)Barkman's comments come as gas prices in Georgia hover around $3.66 per gallon, compared with an average of $2.72 per gallon in February, before the start of the Iran war.Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and threats to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have destabilized global oil markets, sending pr...