Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins is facing accusations of enabling the spread of extremist propaganda due to the online activities of his son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II. Scheer, who is married to Collins' daughter Summer and has appeared in campaign materials, has allegedly shared anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, white nationalist content, and imagery associated with Nazism across his public social media platforms.
Scheer has cultivated a large following as a fitness, masculinity, and Christianity influencer, with over 1.5 million followers on platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Telegram. His personal and professional ties to Collins have intensified the controversy. Scheer has been featured on Collins' campaign website, attended his GOP Senate primary victory celebration in May, and reportedly lives on Collins' Georgia property where he is registered to vote. Collins' campaign has not responded to inquiries regarding any financial ties to Scheer.
Reports detailing Scheer's online activity, first uncovered by CNN, include allegations of anti-Semitism and racial nationalism. In one instance, Scheer shared an infographic, credited to his wife, that promoted the claim of Jewish influence over U.S. government and policy toward Israel through financial power. He encouraged his followers to share the material. In a YouTube video from November 2025, Scheer promoted the false "Jewish Bolshevik" conspiracy theory, historically used by Nazi Germany, claiming "Sixty million Christians that were killed by Jewish Bolsheviks in the early 1900s." He also questioned mainstream Holocaust education and encouraged followers to challenge established historical accounts.
Scheer has also shared and engaged with content connected to Patriot Front, an organization described by civil rights groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, as a white nationalist and white supremacist group. In a Telegram post, he stated, "We're going to retake America for Christian White men!" During a podcast appearance in November, Scheer discussed demographic decline and suggested the U.S. should return to a society dominated by people of white European descent, while criticizing immigration from countries like Somalia, Mexico, and Nigeria.
Further online activity cited includes Scheer liking a comment featuring lyrics from "Erika," a German marching song associated with Nazi-era propaganda, and sharing an image adapted from a Nazi propaganda poster with the caption: "If you haven't noticed, we all have a common enemy." When responding to a commenter who noted his video contained "anti-Semitism and white nationalism that is disturbing," Scheer reportedly wrote, "There's nothing wrong with White Nationalism."
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, Collins' opponent in the closely watched Georgia Senate race, has accused Collins of enabling the spread of "neo-Nazi propaganda." Ossoff questioned how much Collins has paid Scheer and if Scheer is still residing on Collins' property, demanding an apology for "disqualifying ties to neo-Nazi ideology and notorious white supremacists."
Georgia State Representative Esther Panitch, the only Jewish member of the Georgia General Assembly, condemned Collins' silence, asserting that "Being pro-Israel is not a hall pass for anti-Semitism." She argued that supporting Jews abroad is insufficient if one does not denounce such views within one's own family and property. Panitch warned against ignoring extremist hatred.
A spokesperson for Collins defended his record of supporting Israel but did not directly address Scheer's online history. The statement contrasted Collins' stance with Ossoff's record on blocking aid to Israel and condemning anti-Israel protests.
Polls indicate a close race between Collins and Ossoff, with RealClearPolling's average showing Ossoff leading by 5.5 percentage points.