Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is facing sharp criticism from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) after voting against President Donald Trump’s $50 billion rural health care investment while repeatedly supporting taxpayer-funded health benefits for illegal aliens. The NRSC called out Ossoff on Monday, accusing him of abandoning rural Georgians to align with far-left immigration priorities.
President Trump’s plan, known as the Big Beautiful Bill, allocates tens of billions to strengthen rural hospitals and expand access to quality care in underserved communities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the funding would empower local health providers and improve infrastructure in small-town America.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the investment, calling it a historic victory for the 60 million Americans living in rural areas. “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, rural Americans will now have affordable healthcare close to home, free from bureaucratic obstacles,” he said.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz echoed that sentiment, noting the initiative allows states to “expand rural access, strengthen their workforces, modernize care, and support the communities that keep our nation running.”
Despite its widespread support and bipartisan benefits, Ossoff voted against the plan, prompting backlash from Republicans. “Jon Ossoff voted repeatedly to give free healthcare to illegals, but voted against President Trump’s historic investment in rural healthcare,” said NRSC Regional Press Secretary Nick Puglia. “Ossoff should be ashamed for continuing to leave rural Georgians behind while he panders to the radical left.”
Ossoff has also attempted to blame President Trump for the closure of rural medical facilities in Georgia. However, according to reports, the service reductions he cited began under the Biden administration. His efforts to deflect criticism have only amplified scrutiny over his voting record and priorities.
The contrast between Ossoff’s opposition to rural healthcare investment and his support for benefits for illegal immigrants is drawing renewed attention as the 2026 midterms approach. Republicans are positioning the issue as a clear-cut case of misplaced loyalty and political pandering at the expense of struggling American communities.
