Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins, a Georgia congressman endorsed by Donald Trump, is linked to white nationalist influencer David Alan Scheer II, his son-in-law, who has a history of sharing antisemitic content and Nazi imagery online, according to CNN.
Collins' Controversial Record
Collins, a trucking executive and former Freedom Caucus member, has represented Georgia's 10th congressional district since 2023. He has faced scrutiny over associations with far-right figures, incendiary social media activity, and accusations of antisemitism, which he denies. He has also denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election and defended January 6 rioters, calling for pardons.
Collins won the Republican nomination in June but is an underdog in a state Trump won in 2024, facing Democrat Jon Ossoff in November's midterm elections.
Scheer's White Nationalist Activity
Scheer, married to Collins's daughter Summer, is a white nationalist influencer with over 1.5 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Telegram. He posts about fitness, Christianity, and masculinity while promoting white nationalist ideology and antisemitic conspiracy theories.
On a podcast in November 2025, Scheer warned that white people face extinction and suggested restoring an America of white European descent would require "clearing our land of other people." He also blamed "Israel and Zionist Jews" for policies undermining "the white, Christian nature of America."
Scheer has shared posts from the neo-fascist group Patriot Front, which marched in Washington DC on July 4, 2026, wearing white masks and carrying Confederate flags. He is registered to vote at a Collins-owned property in Georgia and attended Collins's primary victory party in June.
Antisemitic Content and Nazi Imagery
Scheer shared an antisemitic infographic he said his wife made, claiming Jews control US politics. He also posted a meme using a 1930s Nazi recruitment poster with the caption "I want to make babies not die for Israel." He invoked the antisemitic "Jewish Bolsheviks" conspiracy theory and liked a comment quoting a Nazi-era marching song.
On Telegram in June 2025, Scheer posted infographics blaming Jews for gun control, abortion, LGBTQ+ issues, and pornography. He also claimed Jews control the media and Federal Reserve.
Responses and Campaign Reaction
The Guardian sought comment from Collins's campaign, which did not address Scheer's activity. A spokesperson said: "Rep Collins' lifelong support for Israel is unquestionable and backed by his consistent record in Congress of standing up for Israel and her people." The Guardian also reached out to Scheer.
