Scott Presler is an American conservative activist known for his involvement in various political and social causes. Initially gaining prominence as an organizer for the Republican Party of Virginia before the 2016 U.S. elections, Presler became a notable figure in conservative circles through his coordination of the “March Against Sharia” events organized by the anti-Muslim advocacy group ACT for America.
Presler’s activism extended to the “Stop the Steal” movement, where he played a role in protests promoting the unsubstantiated claim that widespread electoral fraud had influenced the 2020 presidential election outcome. He attended the January 6, 2021 rally in Washington, D.C., which led to the attack on the U.S. Capitol. While he was present, he did not participate in the attack itself.
Academically, Presler holds a degree in criminal justice from George Mason University. His personal life came into the public eye in 2016 when he publicly came out as gay following the tragic Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, which highlighted his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights. Despite this, Presler has supported controversial conservative policies, such as the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, often referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022.
Presler has also expressed support for President Trump’s 2017 Presidential Memorandum on Military Service by Transgender Individuals, which sought to restrict transgender individuals from serving openly in the military. His support for this memorandum reflects his complex stance on LGBTQ+ issues within conservative frameworks.
