The former Australian citizen who might be America’s next president
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is emerging as a potential Democratic presidential contender for the 2028 election. The article highlights his background as a former Australian citizen and his appeal to both centrist and leftist voters.
Why it matters
As the US political landscape shifts toward younger leadership, Ossoff's profile as a potential candidate highlights the changing demographics and political strategies within the Democratic Party.
shares Share article The US is looking increasingly likely to choose a former Australian citizen as its next president.
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff has rocketed to the top of the list of favourites as the Democratic nominee for the 2028 election .
Senator Jon Ossoff is considered a likely contender for the presidency. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
Voters are impressed by the senator’s soaring rhetoric and serious and direct behaviour in Washington.
And unlike so many other potential candidates in the Democratic party, he has managed to not alienate centrists or leftists within the party.
But Ossoff has a history that is not apparent in his presentation or his accent.
Ossoff would be the first president in history to grow up eating Vegemite and to call his mother “Mum”.
The senator’s mother was born and raised in Sydney, before moving over to the US as a 23-year-old.
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