Democrat’s ‘Sexist’ Comment About Cancer Survivor Sparks Fiery Republican Response: ‘Guy’s Got a Problem’

Georgia's Senate race is heating up after Republican Rep. Mike Collins accused Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of making a sexist and misogynistic comment about Natalie Harp, a cancer survivor who works in the Trump administration.

Ossoff, 39, is seeking another term in the Senate. During a campaign rally in Atlanta on Sunday, he criticized President Donald Trump and referenced Harp while discussing the president's travel and White House activities.

Ossoff said Trump was more interested in building a ballroom and traveling with Harp aboard the aircraft gifted to the United States by the emir of Qatar.

The comment was met with cheers from some people at the rally but quickly drew criticism from conservatives, who argued that Ossoff's remarks unfairly targeted Harp.

Ossoff addressed the controversy the following day, saying he had heard Harp described as Trump's "security blanket." He argued that senior White House aides should be willing to tell the president what he needs to hear rather than simply what he wants to hear.

Collins Slams Ossoff

Collins strongly criticized Ossoff during an interview with The Meridian, accusing the senator of displaying a troubling attitude toward women.

"It's sexist, misogynist," Collins said. "This guy has a problem, the way he has treated women."

Collins argued that Harp has worked hard in the White House and deserves an apology for what he described as a personal attack.

"With what he said about Natalie is just one more nail in the coffin on how this guy actually feels about women," Collins said. He added that Ossoff owes an apology to Harp as well as the American public.

The Republican candidate also criticized Ossoff over other issues involving gender and women's sports, saying the senator's positions show a broader problem with how he views women.

Collins called Ossoff's comments about Harp "unbecoming" and said he believes voters are beginning to see what he described as the senator's "true colors."

Who Is Natalie Harp?

Harp became known nationally after publicly discussing her battle with a rare form of bone cancer. In 2019, she credited President Trump and the Right to Try law with helping her gain access to experimental treatment.

She later worked on Trump's 2020 campaign before joining his administration as a special assistant to the president.

Harp has become known inside Trump's political circle for regularly providing him with printed copies of news reports, emails, social media posts and other information. She has been nicknamed the "human printer."

Collins defended Harp's record and said she has overcome significant challenges while continuing to do her job.

Race Remains Competitive

Ossoff currently holds an advantage in the Georgia Senate race. A July AARP poll showed him leading Collins by nine percentage points.

Collins, however, said the race has been tightening and argued that recent controversies could influence voters.

The Republican also accused Democrats of hypocrisy on issues involving women and gender.