THE APEX TIMES
Georgia Senate nominee Mike Collins’ son-in-law tied in report to antisemitic conspiracies and Nazi imagery
A new report says David Alan Scheer II, the husband of Mike Collins’ daughter, has shared antisemitic conspiracy claims and Nazi-themed images online, amid heightened attention on Collins’ political network heading into Georgia’s 2026 election.
Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins, a Trump-backed candidate in Georgia, is facing fresh scrutiny after a report linked a close family member to antisemitic conspiracies and Nazi imagery posted online. The report, published by The Guardian on July 16, says Collins’ son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II, has shared antisemitic conspiracies and Nazi-themed visuals.
According to the report, Scheer’s posts appear to have included conspiracy-based claims about Jewish people and references tied to Nazi imagery. The Guardian frames the activity as part of Scheer’s ties to a broader white nationalist online ecosystem, and it says Scheer’s family connection places the content within the orbit of Collins’ campaign circle.
The Guardian also describes Collins as having faced other controversies during his time in public office, and it positions the new allegations as an additional element in the scrutiny of Collins’ relationships and political network. The report does not cite a government finding or court determination establishing wrongdoing by Collins or Scheer, and it presents the claims based on Scheer’s public-facing online posts.
Collins, who is seeking a U.S. Senate seat, has operated in a political environment where candidate networks, speech, and associations can become central issues for voters and advocacy groups. In Georgia, where the 2026 contest is expected to draw attention to immigration enforcement, public safety, and federal-state authority questions, the episode highlights how family ties and online activity can be folded into campaign-era scrutiny.
The question that now arises is what, if any, formal consequences result from the reporting. The Guardian’s account is a media allegation about online speech. Unless Scheer’s posts trigger an electoral process action by officials, a legal challenge, or a campaign response that addresses specific posts and dates, the matter may remain confined to political and reputational debate rather than an enforceable finding.
For Collins, the practical impact may depend on how political parties and election-related institutions handle controversies tied to candidates’ affiliates. In the absence of an official investigation or court record, voters and regulators typically rely on public documentation of statements or imagery and on what campaigns choose to clarify about relationships, mentorship, or endorsement of views. The next step, if any, would be to determine whether Collins, his campaign, or party officials respond to the reported allegations with denials, contextual explanations, or changes to staff or outreach roles.
Why It Matters
- The episode focuses on speech and association questions for a U.S. Senate nominee, where media accounts of affiliates’ online activity can affect voter perception and campaign strategy.
- Because the account is based on posted content, the practical next step is often whether the campaign or relevant party leadership addresses specific posts, dates, and context, rather than an immediate legal remedy.
- If election officials or courts are not involved, the controversy may remain an evidentiary debate about what was posted and by whom, rather than an enforceable eligibility determination.
Key Facts
- The Guardian reported that Mike Collins, described as a Trump-backed Georgia Senate nominee, has a family connection to David Alan Scheer II.
- The Guardian reported that Scheer has shared antisemitic conspiracies online.
- The Guardian reported that Scheer has also shared Nazi imagery.
- The reporting described the content as part of a broader white nationalist online ecosystem, but it did not cite an official finding or court determination.