Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff Slams Racist Posts Allegedly From Republican Opponent’s Ex-Staffer
Representative Mike Collins has been dogged by associations to white nationalism and antisemitism
TL;DR
- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff criticized former staffer Preston Parra of Republican challenger Mike Collins for allegedly sharing racist images online, including swastikas and depictions in KKK robes.
- Ossoff alleged that Collins has extensive ties to white nationalism and neo-Nazi ideology, demanding Collins address the issue publicly.
- Collins' campaign stated that Preston Parra has no affiliation with their office or campaign and unequivocally condemned the posts.
- The report follows previous scrutiny of Collins' associates, including his son-in-law, who is described as a white nationalist influencer.
- Parra, who worked as an intern and contractor for Collins, claimed some posts were satirical and that Collins was unaware of his private social media activity.
- This controversy is the latest in a series of scandals impacting Collins' high-stakes Senate bid in Georgia.