{
  "id": 1808610,
  "title": "Jon Ossoff's 2028 Chances As He Takes Aim at Trump Aide Natalie Harp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/jon-ossoffs-2028-chances-as-he-takes-aim-at-trump-aide-natalie-harp",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T21:47:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/jon-ossoffs-2028-chances-as-he-takes-aim-at-trump-aide-natalie-harp-12339407"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Jon Ossoff, currently running for re-election in Georgia's closely contested Senate race, has also garnered attention as a potential Democratic candidate in the 2028 presidential election. During a recent Senate campaign speech, Ossoff criticized President Donald Trump and specifically mentioned Natalie Harp, a close aide to the president. Following his comments, prediction markets have updated their assessments of Ossoff's chances in the 2028 Democratic presidential race, with some markets indicating a slight decline in his odds while others show a slight increase. Ossoff has consistently denied any interest in a 2028 presidential run, focusing his efforts on his Georgia Senate race and the upcoming midterm elections. Newsweek has reached out to Ossoff's campaign for comment on Tuesday. As of August 16, prediction market Kalshi had Ossoff's odds at 14 percent to become the Democratic presidential nominee, while Polymarket placed his odds slightly lower at 14.8 percent. By Tuesday afternoon, Polymarket had reduced Ossoff's odds to 14 percent. Both markets currently have Ossoff behind Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and California Governor Gavin Newsom in terms of odds to secure the Democratic nomination. With no major Democrat publicly announcing a 2028 presidential bid, the focus remains on the November midterms, where both parties are vying for control of the Senate. Ossoff's reelection bid remains competitive, and he has amassed a sizable campaign war chest, with over $42 million on hand, significantly more than his Republican opponent, Mike Collins. On Monday, Ossoff told MS Now's Jen Psaki, \"I have zero interest in running for president in 2028, and frankly zero interest in the 2028 fantasy football right now.\" \"These midterms are the whole ballgame,\" Ossoff added, emphasizing the importance of restoring checks and balances in the 2026 midterm elections.",
  "summary": "As Ossoff seeks another Senate term in Georgia, prediction markets continue to weigh his 2028 presidential prospects.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Is Natalie Harp married? Trump aide's parents Robert and Jill in focus amid bizarre 'affair' speculation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/is-natalie-harp-married-trump-aides-parents-robert-and-jill-in-focus",
        "published": "2026-08-18T21:53:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}