Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Doug Collins (politician)

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Doug Collins (politician).

Doug Collins is an American lawyer, politician, and Air Force veteran. A Republican, he served as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th congressional district (2013-2021) after serving in the Georgia House of Representatives (2007-2013). He is also a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, achieving the rank of colonel. Collins currently serves as the 12th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs since 2025.

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2005: Recording of Trump bragging about sexually assaulting women being released

In 2005, Doug Collins did not publicly comment on sexual misconduct accusations against Trump in the wake of the 2005 recording of Trump bragging about sexually assaulting women being released.

2012: Pledged against global warming legislation

In 2012, Doug Collins signed a pledge sponsored by Americans for Prosperity promising to vote against any global warming-related legislation that would raise taxes.

2013: Voted against Violence Against Women Act

In 2013, Doug Collins voted against the Violence Against Women Act.

2015: Opposed same-sex marriage

In 2015, Doug Collins expressed his opposition to same-sex marriage, supported a constitutional amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman, and co-sponsored the Marriage and Religious Freedom Act and the State Marriage Defense Act.

2016: Russian interference

In 2016, Doug Collins opening statement during Robert Mueller's testimony to Congress regarding Trump's alleged involvement with Russian interference in the 2016 election, Collins said, "We will need to... ensure that government intelligence and law enforcement powers are never again used and turned on a private citizen or a political candidate as a result of the political leanings.

2017: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

In 2017, Collins said the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 would not result in anyone losing health coverage.

2017: Supported Trump's executive order on immigration

In 2017, Doug Collins supported President Donald Trump's executive order imposing a temporary ban on entry to the U.S. for citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.

October 31, 2019: Called impeachment hearings a sham

On October 31, 2019, Doug Collins stated that the impeachment hearings against Trump were a "sham".

2019: Voted against the Equality Act

In 2019, Doug Collins voted against the Equality Act, which aimed to expand the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

January 2020: Comments on Lou Dobbs Tonight regarding Soleimani's killing

In January 2020, following the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, Doug Collins stated on Lou Dobbs Tonight that Democrats were "in love with terrorists". After facing criticism, including a response from Senator Tammy Duckworth, Collins apologized for his comments on Twitter.

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September 2020: Comment on Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death

In September 2020, following the death of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Doug Collins expressed his views on abortion laws via Twitter.

December 2020: Signed amicus brief supporting Texas v. Pennsylvania

In December 2020, Doug Collins was one of 126 Republican members of the House of Representatives who signed an amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania, a lawsuit contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election.