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Trump Gives Strongest Backing Yet to Georgia's Mike Collins

Scott McClallen
Scott McClallen  |  February 19, 2026 7:10 PM

President Donald Trump appeared to give his strongest backing yet to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) during a trip to Georgia today, according to a video posted to social media.

Collins represents the 10th Congressional District. His family started a trucking company that employs over 100 people. He's also the president of his local Chamber of Commerce, according to his bio. 

While in Georgia, Trump visited the Coosa Steel plant in Rome. The plant would have been shut down but for his tariffs, he said in a Truth Social post. 

"Just left Coosa Steel Plant, in Rome, Georgia, which is now working 24 hours around the clock, after it was down to just one hour a year ago," Trump said. "It is like that up and down throughout the Country — Companies are thriving because of TARIFFS. The United States of America has taken in Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and quadrupled (at least) National Security, all as a result of the Economy Saving TARIFFS!"


Trump also visited a restaurant where he took pictures and signed items.