Trump-Backed Senate Nominee Tied to White Nationalist, Raising Alarms Over Extremism

In a disturbing revelation, Mike Collins, the Republican Senate nominee for Georgia, is linked to a white nationalist influencer through his son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II. Scheer has been known to share antisemitic conspiracies and Nazi imagery online. Collins, a trucking executive endorsed by Donald Trump, has faced multiple controversies during his tenure as the GOP representative for Georgia’s 10th congressional district since 2023.

Collins has drawn criticism for his associations with far-right figures and incendiary social media activity. Allegations of antisemitism have been levied against him, which he has vehemently denied. Moreover, his refusal to acknowledge the legitimacy of the 2020 election and his defense of the January 6 rioters, asserting they deserved pardons, further complicate his political standing. As reported by The Guardian, these connections raise serious questions about accountability and the values being promoted within the Republican Party.

Source: The Guardian US