Full Breakdown
Mike Collins Senate Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Staffers’ White-Supremacist Posts
8/29/2026, 8:52:03 PM
Core Controversy
A Washington Post investigation released on August 27, 2026 revealed that Preston Parra, a former intern (2024) and later contractor for Rep. Mike Collins’s leadership political action committee, posted images of himself in Ku Klux Klan robes and a swastika made from the word “twink,” alongside repeated use of the N-word, Nazi song lyrics and the phrase “White Power.”
The report linked Parra’s activity to earlier revelations about Collins’s inner circle:
- Collins’s son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II, described by CNN as a “pro-White nationalist” influencer who shares antisemitic and Nazi-related content.
- Former chief of staff Kip Talley participated in a group chat that included white-nationalist figures Nick Fuentes and Richard Spencer and discussed aiding Holocaust denier Charles Johnson while in prison.
These associations have become focal points in the 2026 Georgia U.S. Senate race, where Collins, the Trump-endorsed Republican nominee, faces Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Background & Context
Collins has represented Georgia’s 10th congressional district since 2023 and secured the Republican Senate nomination in June 2026 after a primary win. His campaign has repeatedly been challenged by controversies involving staffers, family members and his own social-media activity, which opponents argue reflect a pattern of tolerance for extremist rhetoric.
Timeline
- June 30 – Parra responded to a post by preacher Steven Anderson, reinforcing his extremist online presence.
- August 27, 2026 – The Washington Post published the investigation of Parra’s posts.
- July 23 – Sen. Ossoff held a virtual press conference labeling the revelations “disqualifying.”
Data & Statistics
- Parra was paid $7,700 for fundraising consulting in May 2025, according to FEC filings.
- He is 24 and interned for two months in 2024 before joining the PAC.
- Scheer’s social-media accounts have amassed over 293,000 Instagram followers and 346,000 YouTube subscribers.
Official Statements & Responses
The campaign said Collins “unequivocally condemns” the material and described antisemitism as “abhorrent.” Collins has declined to comment, and his office has not provided the communications requested by Ossoff.
Sen. Ossoff, whose campaign has highlighted the issue in advertisements, called the findings “disgraceful and disqualifying” and urged Collins to hold a press conference and release all related communications.
Criticism & Opposition
Georgia Republicans have privately expressed concern that the cumulative scandals could jeopardize the party’s chances, though they have not issued public statements beyond the campaign’s official responses.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Mike Collins needs to hold a press conference this afternoon, and he needs to release all the communications between his office and these white supremacists.” — Meyer Siegfried, Collins spokesperson
- “Preston Parra has no affiliation with Mike Collins’ office or campaign. The posts are vile, completely unhinged, and Mike Collins unequivocally condemns them.” — Meyer Siegfried, Collins spokesperson
What’s Next
The November 2026 election will decide whether Collins or Ossoff occupies Georgia’s Senate seat. Both campaigns are expected to continue emphasizing—or defending against—the controversy as voters assess the candidates’ records and associations.
