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Nicholas Joseph Fuentes (born August 18, 1998) is an American far-right political commentator and live streamer. He hosts America First, a livestream that has promoted white nationalism,[5] white supremacy,[6] Christian nationalism,[4] the incel movement,[7] misogyny, anti-LGBTQ views and antisemitism including Holocaust denial. His supporters are known as Groypers.

Key Information

Fuentes was raised in La Grange Park, Illinois, and was described as having held mainstream conservative views while attending high school. He began political activism in 2016 after graduating, voiced support for Donald Trump, and started the episodic live stream America First in 2017. In 2019, Fuentes's followers began to heckle Charlie Kirk and events at his organization Turning Point USA, referred to as the "Groyper War", to push for more extreme right-wing positions. In 2020, seeking to establish a white nationalist alternative to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Fuentes began holding an annual America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC). In November 2022, Fuentes and Kanye West had a private dinner with Donald Trump. In 2024, he launched "Groyper War 2" against Trump's 2024 presidential campaign; primarily using memes, trolling, and protests.

Fuentes has been involved in a number of controversial events. He attended the 2017 Unite the Right rally and spoke at events preceding the January 6 United States Capitol attack. Fuentes faced widespread deplatforming from major social media, streaming, and financial services between 2020 and 2023, primarily for violating hate speech policies and involvement with January 6.

Early life and family

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Nicholas Joseph Fuentes was born on August 18, 1998,[8][8][9] in Illinois, United States,[10] to William and Lauren (née Chicco).[11] He has a twin sister, Melissa.[12] According to Fuentes, he is of Italian, Irish and Mexican descent.[13][14][15][16] His father is half Mexican and immigrated to the United States.[7][17] He grew up in La Grange Park, Illinois. He attended Lyons Township High School, where he was president of the student council.[18] He was raised Catholic.[19] Fuentes began commenting on politics on a local radio and TV station hosted by his high school, where he was described as holding mainstream conservative views. John Keilman wrote in the Chicago Tribune that "after his graduation in 2016, he embraced the extreme right".[20][21]

He studied international relations and politics during his freshman year at Boston University,[22] but dropped out in connection with his attendance at the Unite the Right rally, a 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He said afterwards he neither supported Nazism nor the man who drove into the crowd, but believed the violence from counter-protesters spurred violence in return. Fuentes, though proud to have attended the event, ultimately dropped out of Boston University after receiving death threats over his media persona, statements, and attendance of the rally. A former mentor of his stated that the response to his involvement with Unite the Right helped raise his media presence.[18][who?]

Fuentes dropped out in 2017 after completing his freshman year.[18][23] At this time, Fuentes faced pressure from his parents to pursue a more conventional path, such as getting a job or returning to college.[11] Fuentes told Louis Theroux of the proposal he made to his parents at that time: "'Why don't you give me just one year to explore this. If it works out, I'll keep doing it. If it doesn't work out, I'll abandon it.' ... And it worked out."[11] Fuentes did, however, earn an associate degree at the College of DuPage in 2019.[24]

Live streaming and interviews

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Fuentes began hosting the episodic live stream America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes, in 2017 during his freshman year at Boston University.[18] America First is characterized by Fuentes's frequent use of jokes and irony to appeal to Generation Z while providing plausible deniability for his often extreme views.[25] He denounced multiculturalism and stated that the white identity had been marginalized. However, he said he was not racist, and supported nonviolence. During a show in April 2017, Fuentes "argued the First Amendment was not written for Muslims or immigrants".[18] He further stated "Who runs the media? Globalists. Time to kill the globalists" and "I want people that run CNN to be arrested and deported or hanged because this is deliberate."[26][18] Following these and other comments, as well as publicity over his attendance at the Unite the Right rally, he left Right Side Broadcasting Network in August 2017.[27][28] At the time, Seales remarked: "RSBN prides itself in our diversity, as we are a company loaded with folks from all different backgrounds. Nick was just taking things a little too far into right field for us."[27] One episode consisted of a monologue in which he implied he questions the death toll of six million Jews in the Holocaust. Fuentes later disputed that he had ever denied the Holocaust, calling his monologue a "lampoon".[14] NPR cited this as an example of Fuentes's use of irony to avoid consequences for his words, citing a 2020 video where Fuentes said, "Irony is so important for giving a lot of cover and plausible deniability for our views", specifically regarding Holocaust denial.[25]

Fuentes initially live-streamed from the basement of his parents' home, which was considered central to his public persona as a NEET (not in employment, education, or training) or a disconnected youth. He relocated his livestreaming operations from his parents' basement to an apartment in Berwyn, Illinois, in November 2020. Despite telling viewers he was still working from his parents' home, police records and neighbor accounts suggest he operated from the Berwyn property. His father frequently oversaw renovations at the complex, particularly on the second floor, where Fuentes established a new podcasting studio.[11]

He co-hosted the Nationalist Review podcast with another white nationalist, James Allsup,[29] until January 2018. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) noted in a report, "the two [Allsup and Fuentes] had a public falling out with each host accusing the other of laziness, impropriety and a variety of petty slights".[30] Fuentes spoke at the American Renaissance conference in April 2018.[31] Fuentes collaborated with Alex Jones to launch his own live-streaming platform, Cozy.tv, in October 2021.[32][21]

A 2022 YouTube debate by Modern-Day Debate between eight political activists, including the streamer Destiny (bottom right), and Fuentes (middle right)

Since late 2024, Fuentes has experienced a significant increase in visibility and influence within the American right.[33][34][35] Fuentes has appeared on several other podcasts and streams, amassing millions of views on YouTube, Rumble, and Kick. He has primarily appeared on podcast episodes with Myron Gaines, a fellow right-wing conspiracy theorist, appearing on his Fresh & Fit episodes alongside his co-host Walter Weekes, as well as on debates and discussions hosted by streamer Adin Ross.[36] He is also a regular guest on Alex Jones' show, Infowars. As Fuentes's influence continued to rise in 2025, he also began to appear on more mainstream podcasts, such as Patrick Bet-David's PBD Podcast, Bradley Martyn's Raw Talk, and the Nelk Boys' Kick stream.[37][38]

In late October 2025, Tucker Carlson interviewed Fuentes on The Tucker Carlson Show.[39][40][41] At the beginning of the interview, Carlson stated: "Everybody's going to be like, 'You're a Nazi, you just like Fuentes. But then I'm like, 'I don't think Fuentes is going away. Ben Shapiro tried to strangle him in the crib in college, and now he's bigger than ever.'"[42] The interview prompted some condemnation from Republicans, conservative commentators, and Jewish organizations, who criticized Carlson for providing Fuentes a platform.[43] Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts stated that a "venomous coalition" would not be able to cancel Carlson. Roberts also argued that silencing Fuentes was not the solution.[44] Roberts' remarks resulted in internal backlash at Heritage, some employees stated "Fuentes is not someone with ideas worthy of debate".[45] On October 31, Roberts clarified that Fuentes "is fomenting Jew hatred, and his incitements are not only immoral and un-Christian, they risk violence".[45] Heritage announced staff reassignments after the interview.[46] Ali Breland in The Atlantic stated the interview indicated Fuentes's views had grown more mainstream among some Make America Great Again (MAGA) supporters. He cited the reluctance of figures like Carlson to fully distance themselves from such rhetoric.[47] The controversy exposed a broader conflict amongst conservatives over antisemitism.[48] On December 8, 2025, Piers Morgan interviewed Fuentes on Piers Morgan Uncensored.[49][50]

Groyper War

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See also: Groypers

By 2019, America First had attracted a cult following, who refer to themselves as "Groypers".[14] The movement consists of primarily young, online activists with alt-right views.[14] Fuentes has organized the Groypers to challenge mainstream conservative figures, notably during the 2019 "Groyper Wars", where they disrupted events hosted by TPUSA and others with provocative questions on immigration, Israel, and cultural issues. Fuentes had repeatedly criticized TPUSA and its founder, Charlie Kirk, accusing them of betraying Donald Trump by advocating in favor of mass legal immigration, support for foreign aid for Israel, and queer issues.[51]

Throughout October and November 2019, his supporters were present at many of Kirk's public speaking events, which featured guest speakers including Donald Trump Jr., Lara Trump, and Kimberly Guilfoyle.[51] According to Mother Jones, these campaigns frequently involved asking questions that prompted viewers to look up far-right and antisemitic conspiracy theories and hoaxes online.[52] Fuentes characterized the campaign as a grassroots effort to expose TPUSA as ideologically inconsistent with the ideology espoused by Donald Trump and other right-wing populists. As a result of this campaign, some right-wing mainstream politicians and pundits disavowed Fuentes, characterizing his beliefs as extreme and out of touch with mainstream conservatism.[53] At a book release event, Groypers shouted down Donald Trump Jr until he ended the event early.[54] In December 2019, Fuentes confronted conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro outside a TPUSA event in West Palm Beach, Florida. Shapiro was walking with his wife and young children when Fuentes asked why he had delivered a speech at Stanford University criticizing him.[14]

Involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack

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Deposition of Nicholas J. Fuentes, (February 16, 2022) for the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.[24]

Fuentes was among the far-right individuals and groups who participated in the rallies that led up to the January 6 United States Capitol attack.[55][56] At a pro-Trump protest in Washington, D.C., in December 2020, Fuentes led a crowd to chant "Destroy the GOP" and encouraged them to sit out the United States Senate special runoff election in Georgia.[57] In February 2021, a video of his speech was played during the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump by the House delegate Stacey Plaskett.[58]

Fuentes was among a group of far-right activists and groups who received large donations from a French man on December 8, 2020. Fuentes received the largest share which was approximately $250,000 worth of Bitcoin. The donor also posted an apparent suicide note, according to Chainalysis. The donor's status has not yet been confirmed.[59][60][61][62] The FBI began an investigation as to whether any of this money went toward the financing of illegal acts, such as the storming of the U.S. Capitol.[63] Fuentes was not charged with any crimes.[17]

On December 12, 2020, at a rally the day after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Texas v. Pennsylvania, Fuentes spoke to a crowd of supporters at Freedom Plaza, stating, "It is us and our ancestors that created everything good that you see in this country. All these people that have taken over our country—we do not need them. ... It is the American people, and our leader, Donald Trump, against everybody else in this country and this world... Our Founding Fathers would get in the streets, and they would take this country back by force if necessary. And that is what we must be prepared to do."[64]

On January 4, 2021, Fuentes discussed killing state legislators who were unwilling to overturn the results of the 2020 election, saying, "What can you and I do to a state legislator—besides kill them? We should not do that. I'm not advising that, but I mean, what else can you do, right?"[56][55][65][66]

According to several media outlets, Fuentes was part of the mob that attacked the Capitol.[67][68] The Southern Poverty Law Center reported that Fuentes was "visible in both livestreams and images amidst a mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists...wearing what appears to be a VIP badge".[69] Although he did not enter the building, he allegedly shouted encouragement for the rioters to "Keep moving towards the Capitol – it appears we are taking the Capitol back! ... Break down the barriers and disregard the police. The Capitol belongs to us!"[70][69][23]

The FBI opened an investigation in Fuentes's conduct which was closed, after five months, without any charges.[17] On January 19, 2022, the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack issued a subpoena to Fuentes.[71]

Deplatforming

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Fuentes has been banned from numerous social media platforms, financial services, and e-commerce providers since 2020, with most actions attributed to violations of policies on hate speech and related content. In January 2020, Fuentes was the most-viewed live streamer on the DLive platform.[72][73] Following the January 6 United States Capitol attack, his DLive channel was permanently suspended.[74][65] Fuentes's YouTube channel was also demonetized, and one of his videos was removed by YouTube as a violation of their hate speech policies. Fuentes had previously been banned from Twitch and from Reddit.[75][76] On February 14, 2020, his YouTube channel was terminated for violating policies on hate speech.[77] Twitter was among the last mainstream social media sites to ban Fuentes, indefinitely suspending his verified account in July 2021.[78][79][80] He has also been banned from financial and e-commerce services, including PayPal, Venmo, Patreon, Shopify, Stripe, Streamlabs, and Coinbase.[21] According to ABC News in March 2021, Fuentes had been suspended from "almost all" social media platforms.[81] Fuentes claimed that his bank account had been frozen, that he had been placed on a federal no-fly list,[82] and that he had been banned from Airbnb, Facebook, and Instagram. Fuentes described these actions as "overt political persecution".[23] In December 2021, the social media platform Gettr permanently suspended Fuentes. The site received backlash from Fuentes's fanbase as well as from the Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers.[83] Gettr subsequently banned use of the word groyper on the platform.[84]

Reinstatements

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On January 25, 2023, his verified Twitter account was briefly reinstated. According to a senior researcher at the SPLC, he immediately praised Adolf Hitler and the Unabomber and declared, "Jews run the news". Twitter banned him again the next day.[85] In May 2024, following an announcement by Elon Musk, Fuentes's X (formerly Twitter) account was reinstated.[86] Musk stated, "I cannot claim to be a defender of free speech, but then permanently ban someone who hasn't violated the law, no matter how much I disagree with what they say." The ADL condemned Musk's decision, to which Musk addressed the backlash by stating, "It is better to have anti whatever out in the open to be rebutted than to grow simmering in the darkness."[87][88][89] Since his return to X, Fuentes has grown his follower base to over 1,000,000.[90] After Fuentes's bans from DLive and YouTube, America First moved to streaming on Rumble with approximately 500,000 viewers. This growth in popularity led to exchanges with Tucker Carlson and Jason Whitlock in which they recognized his ability to draw an audience.[17]

Fuentes and Alex Jones attempted to rejoin YouTube in September 2025 after the platform announced it would be offering the reinstatement of all channels banned from the site due to political speech violations. However, YouTube again banned both Fuentes and Jones hours after creating new channels.[91]

America First Political Action Conference

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Main article: America First Political Action Conference
Logo of America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes

The America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC) is an annual white nationalist[92][93] and far-right[94] political conference founded by Nick Fuentes. The Arizona Republic characterized it as an extremist rival to the Conservative Political Action Conference.[94] Michelle Malkin spoke at the first and second AFPAC in February 2020 and 2021 respectively.[95] In November 2019, Malkin was fired by the Young America's Foundation after 17 years of employment over her support for Fuentes.[96][95] Steve King and Paul Gosar also presented at the second AFPAC.[97]

Fuentes was barred from the Hyatt Regency Orlando, in February 2021, where he attempted to "start a commotion" during the CPAC.[98] Newsweek reported that he was again removed from CPAC in July 2021 for harassing a journalist.[99][100]

Fuentes hosted his third annual AFPAC event in February 2022. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the U.S. representative for Georgia's 14th district, attended the conference,[101][102] while Janice McGeachin, then the lieutenant governor of Idaho, and Gosar prerecorded videos that were played at the event.[103] Greene's attendance was criticized by other Republican Party politicians such as Mitt Romney.[101][104] Greene later said that she did not know who the organizers of the conference were.[104] The event highlighted Alexander Dugin's growing influence on the American far-right. He blamed gay-rights, liberal values, and separation of church and state for societal decline.[101] AFPAC IV was cancelled by the venue, but they held an alternative event, also attended by Sulaiman Ahmed, an online anti-Israel commentator, and David Duke, who is formerly of the Ku Klux Klan.[105][106]

Relationship with Donald Trump and Kanye West

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Donald Trump

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According to the Anti-Defamation League, Fuentes cited the candidacy and presidency of Donald Trump as an inspiration for America First.[23] America First is broadly considered an American foreign policy of nationalism and protectionism.

Dinner at Mar-a-Lago

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See also: Kanye West presidential campaigns § Trump–West–Fuentes meeting, and Racial views of Donald Trump § Meeting with Nick Fuentes and Kanye West

On November 22, 2022, Donald Trump hosted Fuentes and Kanye West for a dinner at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The meeting was at West's request. West said that Trump was "really impressed with Nick Fuentes".[107] Trump released a statement saying that after contacting him earlier in the week to arrange the visit, West "unexpectedly showed up with three of his friends, whom I knew nothing about", with whom Trump dined, and that "the dinner was quick and uneventful".[108]

Trump further elaborated several days later that he met with West to "help a seriously troubled man, who just happens to be black... who has been decimated in his business and virtually everything else".[107] Trump also acknowledged advising West to drop out of the race.[107]

Members of the meeting gave contradictory accounts[109] of what occurred.[110] According to Axios:[111]

...a source stated that Trump "seemed very taken" by Fuentes and "impressed that the 24-year-old was able to rattle off statistics and recall speeches dating back to his 2016 campaign." Paraphrasing the conversation, the source said Fuentes told the president he preferred him to be "authentic", and that Trump seemed scripted and unlike himself during his recent 2024 campaign announcement speech. Trump responded, "You like it better when I just speak off the cuff", the source said. Fuentes replied that he did, calling Trump an "amazing" president when he was unrestrained. "There was a lot of fawning back and forth", the source added.[111]

West also stated that after asking Trump to be his vice-presidential candidate, Trump "started basically screaming at me at the table telling me I was going to lose—I mean has that ever worked for anyone in history. I'm like hold on, hold on, hold on, Trump, you're talking to Ye."[112]

The meeting received significant attention and comment from domestic and international political figures.[113][5][114][115] It was condemned by commentators across the political spectrum due to Fuentes and West's antisemitism.[5] The nature of the event—in which a former president hosted guests with open antisemitic beliefs—was considered "unprecedented"[116] in the modern era and garnered intense bipartisan criticism of Trump, with Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress making a rare rebuke of Trump.[117] The scandal raised questions over Trump's tenability as a candidate in the 2024 election.[118][119][120][121] Among American Jews, the ensuing discussion was described by a New York Times writer as "what may be the most discomfiting moment in U.S. history in a half-century or more".[122] Commentators and politicians argued Trump's failure to condemn antisemitism and racism from the guests was an implicit acceptance of their beliefs.[123]

Trump defended the dinner in a Truth Social post, writing about West: "we got along great, he expressed no anti-Semitism, & I appreciated all of the nice things he said about me on 'Tucker Carlson'" and "why wouldn't I agree to meet?", and that he "never met and knew nothing about" Fuentes.[124] According to The Washington Post, Trump initially believed that the events of the evening would "blow over". However, by December 1, the actions of West and Fuentes after the dinner had changed his mind.[125]

Mike Pence, the former U.S. vice president who served during Trump's first presidency, stated: "I think he should apologize for it, and he should denounce those individuals and their hateful rhetoric without qualification."[126] Israeli prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu labeled the meeting a "mistake".[115] In a follow-up interview, Netanyahu stated: "...on Kanye West and that other unacceptable guest [Nick Fuentes], I think it's not merely unacceptable, it's just wrong. And I hope he sees his way to staying out of it and condemning it."[127]

Three years later, on November 16, 2025, Trump said of Tucker Carlson's interview with Fuentes the previous month: "You can't tell him who to interview. If he wants to interview Nick Fuentes — I don't know much about him, but if he wants to do it — get the word out. People have to decide."[128]

Groyper War 2 and disillusionment with Trump

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In August 2024, Fuentes began a "digital war" against Trump's presidential campaign, which he dubbed "Groyper War 2".[129][130][131] In addition to directing his followers to make their demands trend on X and Truth Social, Fuentes threatened to "escalate pressure in the real world", urging followers to withhold their votes and protest Trump rallies in battleground states.[129] Fuentes said Vance was "the end state of Trumpism, a complete fabrication who was created in a lab by Peter Thiel".[17]

Shortly after initiating this effort, Fuentes took credit for Trump's rehiring of Corey Lewandowski as a senior campaign advisor in August, although Lewandowski was ultimately told to focus on staying in the role of a surrogate for the campaign in October after reportedly losing a power struggle regarding Trump's campaign.[132] Fuentes said he would not vote for Trump and his running mate, JD Vance. He questioned whether Vance would "support white identity", since Vance's wife is of Indian heritage.[133][134] Vance said Fuentes was a "total loser" in response, and indicated the Trump campaign would not listen to him.[129] Conservatives largely agreed that he had little influence on Trump himself, which Fuentes agreed with.[17]

In November 2024, Fuentes criticized Trump supporters for dressing in garbage bags after a rally where Donald Trump climbed into a garbage truck in response to President Joe Biden's remarks about his followers. He described this as a moment of realization that "Trumpism was a cult", illustrating the "slavish devotion" of its supporters, who would "just eat up anything". He stated, "That was the moment when I realized it has gone too far, it is Frankenstein's monster, we've created a golem", and characterized Trumpism as "a giant cult-like scam".[135]

In July 2025, Fuentes criticized Trump after he refused to release the Epstein files, describing Trump as a "scam artist". Fuentes repudiated supporters that had called for their release, before stating that the "liberals were right", and that "when we look back on the history of populism in America, we are going to look back on the MAGA movement as the biggest scam in history".[136][137]

Kanye West

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Involvement with 2024 presidential campaign

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West at his first campaign rally in North Charleston, South Carolina, on July 19, 2020

In late 2022, Fuentes shifted away from his longtime position of supporting Donald Trump and instead began promoting Kanye West's presidential campaign[138] and far-right streamer Sneako.[139]

On November 28, 2022, political commentator Tim Pool interviewed West, Fuentes, and Yiannopoulos regarding West's campaign.[140] Pool pressed West and Fuentes with an article posted by Mike Pence stating that Trump was wrong for allowing anti-Semitic people to eat with him at dinner, referencing the two's dinner with Trump 6 days earlier, and demanded that the two apologize. they refused to do this, and eventually walked off during the interview.[141] In a December interview with Alex Jones, the two garnered significant controversy after West declared that he "loves" Adolf Hitler and denies the Holocaust. Fuentes, while not directly commenting on West's remarks, shared his agreement with West's views throughout the interview.[142] On December 5, 2022, Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes interviewed West alongside Fuentes, with the duo asserting that Hitler's reputation was "crafted by Jews". West also endorsed Fuentes's beliefs by stating that society needed to be structured around a Christian government, and that media in the United States needed to be controlled by Christians.[143]

Following controversies regarding Fuentes's supposed involvement in allegations based around another Kanye supporter, Ali Alexander, West fired Fuentes and Alexander from his campaign with the help of Yiannopoulos, who had been rehired after initially leaving Ye's team following his comments in the Jones and McInnes interviews.[144][145]

Upon West's release of the controversial song "Heil Hitler", which Fuentes witnessed the production of during a Kick stream hosted by Sneako and producer Digital Nas in April, he stated that the song would become the "song of the summer", before remarking, "Imagine 50,000 people in a stadium on their feet singing every word. This is where it's going."[146]

In January 2026, Fuentes attracted considerable attention for partying to "Heil Hitler", along with other far-right figures such as Andrew Tate, Sneako and Myron Gaines, at a nightclub in Miami.[147] Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner subsequently apologized for the incident and banned Fuentes from entering the club again.[148]

Political views

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On an edition of America First, streamed on Rumble on March 28, 2025, Fuentes explained:[149]

Jews are running society, women need to shut the fuck up, Blacks need to be imprisoned for the most part, and we would live in paradise ... White men need to run the household, they need to run the country, they need to run the companies. They just need to run everything, it's that simple. It's literally that simple.

This was described as a helpful distillation of his ideology by New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg.[34]

White nationalism

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Fuentes espouses alt-right, white nationalist, and anti-immigration views that emphasize racial and religious identity, opposition to multiculturalism, and criticism of mainstream conservatism. Fuentes calls himself a "reactionary", stating that he wants to turn the Republican Party into "a truly reactionary party".[150][32] The SPLC and ADL say he hopes to have the alt-right displace conservatism and the GOP, and has criticized mainstream conservative groups, stating that "Christian Republican voters get screwed over" because "the GOP is run by Jews, atheists, and homosexuals".[23][32] In June 2022, Tess Owen, a reporter for Vice, wrote that Fuentes "has positioned himself as the kingpin of the ultranationalist youth movement".[4]

Fuentes has spoken positively of "a tidal wave of white identity" following his attendance at the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right rally and sees America's "white demographic core" as central to the country's identity.[32][151][18] Fuentes has discussed the white genocide conspiracy theory.[152] He said the term white supremacist is an "anti-white slur".[153] Fuentes wants the United States to be a white, Christian country and has specified that it is not a "Judeo-Christian" country, according to the SPLC. He has also described Chicago as "nigger hell".[6]

Christian nationalism

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Fuentes identifies with the traditionalist Catholic movement.[14][13] Fuentes is also an integralist and a Christian nationalist. In a November 2019 episode of America First, Fuentes praised the concept of "Catholic fascism", stating "If antifa was waving the banner of Falangism, if they were waving the banner of Franco, and they were saying ‘Catholic fascism now,’ I would join them…Yes, take over the country. Storm D.C. Take over the capital. Raise the banner of Mussolini and Franco, and, you know, some notable others, right. Oswald Mosely, that would be a great thing."[154] Fuentes has also called for the establishment of a widespread Catholic theocracy similar to ideas proposed by fascist collaborators and far-right figures from nations such as Argentina and Hungary.[155]

He has said, "You're either a Catholic or you're with the Jews", and he has voiced support for a Catholic government and Catholic media. Fuentes supports a Christian theocracy instead of what he calls a "Jewish-occupied government".[156] Fuentes has described himself as a reactionary who supports autocracy, Catholic monarchy, just war, the Crusades, and the Inquisition. Fuentes opposes democracy.[157]

Antisemitism

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Fuentes holds antisemitic views[158][159] and denies the Holocaust.[23][160][158][159][160] He has praised Adolf Hitler,[152][161] and stated on his show America First: "Hitler is awesome. Hitler was right. And the Holocaust didn't happen."[162] In the Piers Morgan interview, Fuentes called Hitler "Fucking cool". Fuentes also mocked the family member of a Holocaust survivor.[50]

He has promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories against Jews and called for a "holy war" against them.[158][163] He said that "Jews stood in the way" of overturning Roe v. Wade, and that the Dobbs decision meant that "banning gay marriage is back on the menu, banning sodomy is back on the menu, banning contraceptives is back on the menu, and basically we're having something like Taliban rule in America, in a good way".[164][165] During his speech at AFPAC 2022, Fuentes bestowed "giggling praise" on Hitler.[104] In 2025, Fuentes claimed that his antisemitic views had toned down as he aged, though The New York Times stated that "A review of Mr. Fuentes's recent remarks indicates otherwise."[17]

Dictatorship and monarchy

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According to The American Conservative, Fuentes has advocated for implementing a Catholic monarchy[166] or dictatorship in the United States.[166][167][168] He has praised the leadership of dictators, including Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Benito Mussolini and Francisco Franco.[154][166][41]

Islam

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Fuentes has described Islam as "a barbaric ideology that [wants] to come over and kill us".[169] During a show in April 2017, Fuentes "argued the First Amendment was not written for Muslims or immigrants".[18] Fuentes has expressed support for the Taliban leadership within Afghanistan.[170]

Foreign policy and support for authoritarian regimes

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Fuentes's foreign policy views praise authoritarian regimes and movements that oppose U.S. influence. On March 10, 2022, Fuentes praised "czar Putin" for the Russian invasion of Ukraine,[171] which he claimed was to "liberate Ukraine from the Great Satan and from the evil empire in the world, which is the United States".[102] The AFPAC event in 2022, led by Fuentes, was marked by support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. One expert on the far-right stated, "the common thread is this idea that because of western European and US influence on Ukraine, Ukraine was a place where the same perceived downfalls of western society existed".[101] During his speech, Fuentes praised Hitler, and said that the media had been comparing Vladimir Putin to Hitler "as if that wasn't a good thing".[104] Fuentes also asked the audience, "Can we get a round of applause for Russia?" which was followed by roaring applause and chants of "Putin! Putin!"[101] After the conference, Fuentes led a prayer for Russia's forces in Ukraine.[102] He also ridiculed Kamala Harris for claiming that Russia was committing war crimes. Fuentes spread lies about death counts and Russia's motivations for the war.[102]

Fuentes has expressed support for Chinese unification, saying in 2022, "I want China to take back Taiwan, I want Russia to take back Ukraine, if for no other reason than it's time for America to be humiliated."[171]

Fuentes has praised the conservative religious aspect of Islamist Taliban governance.[172][170][173][174][165] He has been described as having "disdain" for Muslims, but he states that his goal is "Catholic Taliban rule" in the United States.[152] After the Afghan government fell to the Taliban while American forces were withdrawing in August 2021, Fuentes posted on the Telegram messaging service, "The Taliban is a conservative, religious force, the US is godless and liberal. The defeat of the US government in Afghanistan is unequivocally a positive development."[174]

Fuentes is a vocal critic of Israel and U.S. support for the country.[175] He stated that the United States should withdraw support for Israel because, "We're European, they're ethnically Jewish".[176] He claimed that the October 7 attacks were staged to "justify Israel's unfolding war to destroy Iran and its proxies".[177]

In October 2025, Fuentes qualified his isolationism by endorsing the enforcement of U.S. dominance over Latin America, stating, "We are in a great power competition with China and Russia". He also expressed support for threatening Venezuela, citing the country's resources as justification and saying that the United States needed to "take their stuff", but did not support regime change.[178]

COVID-19 conspiracy theories

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Fuentes has frequently spread conspiracy theories and misinformation surrounding the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines.[179] In December 2020, Fuentes reportedly had an altercation on a flight over mask mandates.[23] In April 2021, Salon reported that "Nicholas Fuentes and his 'groyper army' have joined forces with the coronavirus anti-vaccine community."[179] That year, he embarked on an anti-vaccine speaking tour, where he promoted hoaxes about COVID-19 vaccines.[180]

Opposition to JD Vance

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According to The New York Times, Fuentes "is determined to thwart the presidential ambitions of Vice President JD Vance".[17] He has described Vance as a "a complete fabrication who was created in a lab by Peter Thiel".[17] He has criticized Vance for having a mixed race family, stating "you can't make me go and vote for some fat ass with some mixed-race family".[6]

Women and abortion

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In 2022, Fuentes told the British journalist Louis Theroux that he believes it would be better if women did not have the right to vote.[181] In November 2025, Fuentes said that if he was elected president, he would "just take away the right to vote for tons of people. Women for sure."[182]

In July 2023, appearing on the Fresh and Fit Podcast, Fuentes stated that women were "baby machines" because "that's what their brains are about".[183] He has stated that the optimal age for a wife is 16, which he states is "right when the milk is good".[152] Fuentes also has stated that rape is "not so a big deal"[32] and has claimed that "a lot of women want to be raped".[184][185] Fuentes believes that women should serve a "subordinate" role to their husbands.[161] On February 11, 2026, Fuentes complained on America First that women are "getting educated" which is "hurting the fertility rate", and hence "every woman and girl" must "go to the breeding gulags", after which "we will determine which ones are acceptable" for release. He provided this analogy: "The number one political enemy in America is women ... So just like Hitler imprisoned Gypsies, Jews, communists, you know, all of his political rivals, we have to do the same thing with women."[186]

Following the Dobbs v. Jackson decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, Fuentes praised the Supreme Court of the United States for its decision.[164] In November 2024, after Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Fuentes mocked supporters of abortion, tweeting, "Your body, my choice. Forever" (a spin on the freedom of choice slogan "My body, my choice").[188] The phrase became popular on TikTok,[189] where female users reported that accounts were commenting "your body, my choice" en masse on their posts. On November 8, the Institute for Strategic Dialogue published a report detailing the exponential increase of the phrase's usage on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Facebook, and Reddit on the day after the 2024 elections. They also noted instances of its usage offline, specifically on high school and college campuses.[190] During the Piers Morgan interview, Fuentes accepts the descriptor given by Morgan "misogynist, old dinosaur".[191]

Incel movement

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Fuentes has been described as a leader of the incel movement.[7][152][192] According to Johnson and Kennedy-Kollar, Fuentes has used his position in the incel movement to recruit disaffected young men who feel that they are losing social power because of feminism.[193][194] Fuentes once declared that he was a "proud incel", but has since made contradictory statements about his sexual status. Fuentes once said "that sex with women was 'gay' and that being asexual was the only appropriate way for a heterosexual male to conduct himself."[7] He has expressed interest in marrying a 16-year-old girl, describing this age as "right when the milk is good".[152]

LGBTQ

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Fuentes has said there is an "LGBT agenda",[195] and has described transgender people and same-sex marriage as "deviancy".[8] PinkNews says that Fuentes is "known" for making "homophobic remarks".[196]

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Battery arrest

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On November 10, 2024, Marla Rose, an activist, approached Fuentes's home and attempted to ring his doorbell. Fuentes allegedly pepper-sprayed Rose before pushing her down his front steps and taking her phone, which she was using to film the interaction.[197] Following this incident, Fuentes was arrested on November 27 and charged with battery; he appeared in court on December 19.[198][199] In December 2025, he reached a plea agreement under which he must complete 75 hours of community service, attend an anger management course, pay restitution for the damaged phone, and apologize to Rose in court, with the charge to be dismissed if he fulfills these terms by January 23, 2026.[200]

Ali Alexander underage sexual misconduct allegations

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In 2023, Fuentes and associates were involved in a scandal about Fuentes's friend, Ali Alexander. Two accusers, seventeen and fifteen years old, respectively, stated Alexander asked for pornographic images and encouraged sexual intercourse.[201] One accuser said he believed Fuentes was "100 percent aware" of the alleged situation, yet did not intervene at the time. The other accuser said "Nick personally asked me to apologize to Ali for supposedly faking the messages."[201] Fuentes denied the allegations.[201] U.S. representative Marjorie Taylor Greene requested an FBI investigation, stating, "This is disgusting textbook predation of underage boys. And Nick Fuentes was in on it."[201][202][203] Yiannopoulos, a "one-time Alexander ally", alleged he sent a text to Fuentes in January 2022, which read, "Alexander wants to come to your events to have sex with underage boys. Snap out of it."[201][204][205]

Alexander later apologized.[201][205][206] He also said he was targeted by "fake accusers or literal honey pots eager to frame me",[205] and that some of the claims were "defamatory and false".[206] He further stated "nothing unlawful has occurred".[205]

Media coverage

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In 2019, MTV produced a documentary White Supremacy Destroyed My Life, in which Fuentes is prominently featured.[207] In 2022, BBC Two produced a docuseries episode by Louis Theroux, Forbidden America: Extreme and Online, in which Fuentes is prominently featured as part of an exploration of the American far-right online subculture.[181]

Influence

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In November 2025, following his interview with Tucker Carlson, New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg described Fuentes' politics as on the rise.[34] Conservative writer Rod Dreher, a critic of those such as Carlson and Fuentes, quoted "someone in a position to know" saying that "something like" 30-40% of staffers under the age of 30 working for Republican Party officials or institutions in Washington, D.C. were Groypers, although others have disputed this.[34] Political commentator John Ganz believes there is a generation gap in the conservative movement, with older members' horror of the Holocaust, support for Christian Zionism and taboos against antisemitism or criticizing equal and civil rights fading or gone among younger staff members who are "much more open to Fuentes' ideas" that saturate Internet forums and online spaces.[208]

Anthropologist Sharon Moses has noted that Fuentes has emerged as a leading white nationalist figure while being part Hispanic with ancestry from Mexico.[7]

Personal life

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Fuentes has described himself as a "proud incel" (involuntary celibate)[152] and thus has never had sex.[191] During the Piers Morgan interview, Fuentes stated he's "attracted to women," and "isn't gay".[191]

In November 2024, the address of Fuentes's Berwyn, Illinois, home was doxed on Twitter in response to Fuentes mocking abortion advocates in his tweet "Your body, my choice".[209]

Alleged assassination attempt

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On December 18, 2024, at 11:30 P.M. (CST), a man armed with a pistol and a crossbow showed up at his home.[210] The man, identified as 24-year-old John Lyons of Westchester, was suspected of killing a mother and her two adult children[211][212] in Mahomet earlier in the day. After police arrived, Lyons fled, forcing his way into Fuentes's neighbor's residence, where he killed two dogs. Lyons then fled into a backyard, where he refused police commands and exchanged gunfire with them before being fatally shot.[212][213][214][215]

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Nicholas Joseph ‘Nick’ Fuentes (born August 18, 1998) is an American political commentator, live streamer, and activist who describes himself as a Christian nationalist and hosts the nightly internet program America First, which primarily streams on Rumble following deplatforming from platforms including YouTube, Twitter (prior to 2022 reinstatement and subsequent suspension), PayPal, Venmo, and Stripe for hate speech violations. He created the annual and leads the . Fuentes rose to prominence as a teenager supporting 's 2016 presidential campaign and withdrew from following threats after attending the 2017 in . He has advocated for a Christian theocracy, opposed non-white immigration, and expressed views including repeated Holocaust denial statements, praise for Adolf Hitler, calls for a "holy war" against Jews, and use of the phrase "Jewish-occupied government." Fuentes has been described by organizations such as the (ADL) and the (SPLC) as a white nationalist and antisemite. Major conservative figures including Donald Trump Jr., Charlie Kirk, and JD Vance have publicly distanced themselves from him.

Early Life and Background

Childhood and Family

Nicholas Joseph Fuentes is of Italian, Irish, and Mexican descent. He was born to William and Lauren (née Chicco) on August 18, 1998, in La Grange Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He has a twin sister named Melissa. His father, William Fuentes, is half Mexican American. Fuentes was raised in a Roman Catholic household.

Education and Initial Influences

Fuentes attended Lyons Township High School in La Grange Park, Illinois, graduating in 2016. During high school, he served as student council president and engaged in mainstream conservative political activities, including participation in Model United Nations, the speech team, and hosting a political talk show. In fall 2016, he enrolled at Boston University to study international relations and politics. He withdrew on August 17, 2017, after participating in the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, citing death threats related to his political views and rally attendance. At the time, Fuentes denied being a white nationalist or a racist, rejecting Nazism and accusing the media of using charges of racism to silence conservatives. Following his withdrawal, Fuentes expressed hope to attend Auburn University but did not apply or enroll there.

Entry into Political Activism

High School and Early Online Presence

Fuentes hosted a political talk show that aired approximately five to six times on the WLTL station at Lyons Township High School, from which he graduated in 2016. Fuentes began producing commentary content as early as 2015 under "The Nicholas J. Fuentes Show," with initial episodes discussing libertarian-leaning topics like flat taxes and critiques of socialized medicine. He formalized his online presence with the launch of the "America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes" YouTube livestream in 2017, shortly after high school graduation, while signed briefly to the Right Side Broadcasting Network. Early episodes of America First featured critiques of establishment Republicans for insufficient support of Donald Trump's agenda on issues like immigration and opposition to globalism. These videos often discussed multiculturalism's impacts and white demographic concerns, attracting media notice and a following among young Trump supporters.

College Activities and Turning Point USA Engagement

During his time at Boston University, where he enrolled in the fall of 2016 to study international relations, Fuentes launched his live-stream program America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes in 2017. He participated in on-campus rallies supporting President Donald Trump, including a pro-Trump rally opposing protests against the travel ban in early 2017. Following his attendance at the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 12, 2017, Fuentes reported receiving death threats and doxxing, prompting him to withdraw from the university before his sophomore year. Fuentes cited concerns for his physical safety, stating that the campus environment was hostile, and opted to pursue independent online broadcasting from Illinois. After leaving Boston University, Fuentes attended events hosted by Turning Point USA (TPUSA). He criticized TPUSA's leadership, particularly founder Charlie Kirk, for policies on immigration and foreign aid that Fuentes viewed as insufficiently nationalist. The rift culminated in late 2019 through the "Groyper Wars", an organized campaign by Fuentes and his followers to disrupt and heckle speakers at TPUSA events.

Development of the America First Movement

Groypers and Campus Disruption Campaigns

The Groypers are an online collective of Nick Fuentes' followers, named after a variant of the Pepe the Frog internet meme featuring a smug toad expression. Emerging around 2019, they focus on online activism and real-world activism to advance nationalist positions. This decentralized group organizes primarily via social media platforms to coordinate disruptions, heckling, and ambushes at conservative events. Their tactics typically involve purchasing tickets to attend gatherings hosted by institutional conservative organizations, then engaging in heckling and coordinated interruptions during Q&A sessions with questions on issues like aid to Israel, interracial marriage, and interventionist foreign policy. These actions generate viral clips shared on platforms like YouTube and Telegram, aiding recruitment within Groyper networks.

Founding and Evolution of AFPAC

The America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC) was founded by Nick Fuentes in February 2020 as a counter-event to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), positioned to promote "America First" principles such as strict immigration controls, opposition to foreign interventions, and paleoconservative priorities over neoconservative ones. AFPAC's typical format includes speeches, workshops on ballot initiatives and candidate recruitment, and sessions emphasizing youth-led mobilization for nationalist policies, including cultural preservation through immigration restriction and domestic economic protections. Speakers have included paleoconservative commentators like Patrick Buchanan, Paul Gottfried, and Michelle Malkin, alongside some Republican figures including Representatives Paul Gosar, Steve King, and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Organized under the America First Foundation, the conference focuses on political engagement.

Key Conferences and Organizational Growth

AFPAC III took place on February 26, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. In 2023, AFPAC was held in National Harbor, Maryland, with a hotel booked directly across from the CPAC venue. Planned rally venues and hotel accommodations for the 2023 event were canceled shortly before, requiring on-site adjustments. For AFPAC IV in 2024, organizers initially secured the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit, Michigan, but the venue terminated the contract days before the June event, citing unspecified disputes, leading to alternative gatherings in the area.

Major Public Events and Associations

Relation to January 6 Capitol Events

Bitcoin Donation and Investigation

On December 8, 2020, Fuentes received approximately $250,000 in Bitcoin from a French computer programmer—the largest share of over $500,000 distributed to various far-right activists and groups—with the donor posting an apparent suicide note prior to his death, per Chainalysis' blockchain analysis. The FBI investigated whether any funds supported illegal acts, including the Capitol storming, but Fuentes faced no charges.

Pre-January 6 Organizing and Rhetoric

Fuentes organized a "Stop the Steal" rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., on December 12, 2020, following the Supreme Court's denial of Texas v. Pennsylvania. He stated that supporters should prepare for forceful reclamation of the country if needed, led chants of "Destroy the GOP," and encouraged boycotting Georgia's Senate runoffs. Participants echoed unsubstantiated election fraud claims and opposed Biden's certification. He participated in the "Stop the Steal" series, promoting Capitol demonstrations to challenge vote processes, including a January 4, 2021, remark questioning non-violent options against uncooperative legislators.

January 6 Day-of Actions

Fuentes attended the Ellipse rally with a VIP badge, addressing the crowd to criticize Vice President Mike Pence's refusal to block electoral vote certification. After Trump's speech, he marched toward the Capitol but did not enter the building or engage in violence.

Post-Event Investigation and Legal Status

Fuentes expressed no regret, framing the events as a valid response to election issues while stressing his non-violent role. On January 19, 2022, the House Select Committee subpoenaed him for the election challenge probe; he invoked Fifth Amendment rights in deposition and faced no Capitol-related charges.

Interactions with Other Figures like Ali Alexander

Nick Fuentes and Ali Alexander formed an alliance during the 2020-2021 period focused on contesting the presidential election results through the Stop the Steal campaign. Alexander, as the primary organizer, collaborated with Fuentes to mobilize "Groyper" supporters—younger, online-savvy activists aligned with Fuentes—for rallies and demonstrations aimed at promoting election integrity claims. This partnership leveraged Fuentes' influence over his network to boost turnout for events, including preparations surrounding the January 6, 2021, Capitol rally. In April 2023, according to accusers reported in various outlets, including two teenagers (aged 15 and 17 at the time of related incidents in 2019), Fuentes was aware of Alexander's solicitations for nude images and sexual advances toward minors but failed to intervene and instead urged one accuser to recant by alleging the messages were fabricated. Fuentes denied involvement in any cover-up or knowledge that would implicate him in misconduct, dismissing the accusations as politically motivated smears and characterizing Alexander's actions as mere "flirting," amid broader scrutiny of Alexander. The controversy precipitated a public schism between the two, with Fuentes stating on his April 2023 podcast episode that Alexander was effectively "bowing out of public life" due to the scandal.

Interactions with Destiny

Nicholas Fuentes has engaged in several public debates with political streamer Steven Bonnell II, known as Destiny, drawing attention through high-visibility online confrontations on issues including immigration, foreign policy, and identity politics. The debates include:
  • September 26, 2017, focusing on immigration policy;
  • November 2017, a second debate on immigration;
  • March 2022, discussing U.S. policy toward the Ukraine conflict;
  • September 2025, addressing what was framed as the "Jewish Question".
These encounters have highlighted Fuentes's nationalist perspectives in contrast to Bonnell's liberal views, drawing substantial viewership and discourse within online political communities.

Mar-a-Lago Dinner with Donald Trump

On November 22, 2022, Nick Fuentes dined with 45th and 47th President [[Donald Trump]] at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, accompanying rapper [[Kanye West]] (who uses the name [[Ye]]). The dinner occurred days after the 2022 midterm elections. Originally planned as a private meeting between Trump and Ye, Ye requested additional guests, including Fuentes, facilitated by [[Milo Yiannopoulos]], who was acting as Ye's political adviser. Other attendees included Yiannopoulos and a parent associated with Ye's Donda Academy. Trump later described the encounter as brief and unremarkable, stating he had no prior knowledge of Fuentes or his views. In a Truth Social post, Trump explained meeting West to assist "a seriously troubled man" and advised him against a presidential run, while reiterating he "never met and knew nothing about" Fuentes. Ye claimed in a video statement that Trump expressed positive impressions of Fuentes during the dinner. The dinner drew bipartisan criticism of Trump. Republican leaders including [[Mitch McConnell]] and [[Kevin McCarthy]] rebuked the event. Israeli prime minister-designate [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] called it a "mistake" and stated it was "wrong," urging Trump to condemn it. Former Vice President [[Mike Pence]] said Trump should apologize and denounce the guests' rhetoric without qualification.

Tucker Carlson Interview

On October 27, 2025, Tucker Carlson interviewed Nick Fuentes on The Tucker Carlson Show. Carlson opened by defending the decision, stating that Fuentes was unlikely to fade despite past opposition, such as from Ben Shapiro. Reactions included criticism from several Republican figures, including Ben Shapiro, Ted Cruz, and Mike Johnson, as well as condemnation from Jewish organizations for platforming Fuentes, contrasted by defenses emphasizing free speech and the marketplace of ideas. In the aftermath, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts defended Carlson on October 30, 2025, decrying attempts to silence Fuentes, but later apologized and clarified that Fuentes promoted antisemitism risking violence, leading to the resignation of board member Robert George. On November 6, 2025, Carlson told Megyn Kelly he interviewed Fuentes to explore his popularity, attributing it to economic populism rather than bigotry, and dismissed editorial advice on topics like Holocaust denial. On November 17, 2025, Donald Trump defended Carlson's right to conduct the interview, prompting Fuentes to express thanks on X. Fuentes had earlier celebrated the backlash on X, framing it as a declaration of war by the "Israel First Lobby" against America First.

Piers Morgan Interview

On December 9, 2025, Piers Morgan interviewed Nick Fuentes on Piers Morgan Uncensored, discussing topics including immigration, race, gender, antisemitism, and views on Adolf Hitler. The interview featured heated exchanges on these issues, with Fuentes defending his praise for Adolf Hitler, opposing women's suffrage, claiming genocide against white people, and asserting disproportionate Jewish societal influence.

January 2026 Vendôme Nightclub and Live Stream Incident

In January 2026, Nick Fuentes attended an event at Vendôme nightclub in Miami Beach with Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate, Myron Gaines, Sneako, and others. The gathering was live-streamed and reportedly garnered millions of views. Viral footage captured the group dancing and cheering as Kanye West's song "Heil Hitler" played, prompting significant media backlash. In response, the nightclub conducted an internal review and fired three employees.

Personal Incidents and Security Concerns

Shooting incident outside his home

On December 18, 2024, John Lyons, a 24-year-old resident of , approached the home of Nick Fuentes in , shortly after allegedly committing a triple homicide in . Lyons, armed with a handgun and a crossbow, knocked on Fuentes' door and repeatedly called out his name, demanding to speak with him. Berwyn police responded to reports of a suspicious individual and a potential home invasion in the neighborhood. After a foot chase, officers fatally shot Lyons when he allegedly refused commands and raised his weapon toward them. Fuentes, who was inside his residence, later stated that police informed him Lyons had specifically targeted his address. Fuentes sustained no physical injuries, as law enforcement intervened before any direct confrontation occurred. Investigations revealed no explicit ideological motive publicly confirmed by authorities.

Other Personal Challenges

On November 6, 2024, following Donald Trump's presidential election victory, Fuentes posted "Your body, my choice. Forever" on X, after which his home address was published online. On November 10, 2024, activist Marla Rose confronted Fuentes at his Berwyn, Illinois residence; Fuentes allegedly pepper-sprayed her, pushed her down his front steps, and damaged her phone. He was arrested on November 27, 2024, and charged with misdemeanor battery. Following deplatforming from major online platforms, Fuentes has been denied services by banks, airlines, Airbnb, and payment processors. He has used cryptocurrency and crowdfunding as alternatives.

Ideological Positions

Christian Nationalism and Integralism

Nick Fuentes identifies as a Catholic and frames his political philosophy around Catholic integralism, a doctrine asserting that civil authority must conform to divine law as interpreted by the Catholic Church, subordinating the state to ecclesiastical moral guidance. In line with this, Fuentes has stated that non-Christians should be banned from holding public office, agreeing that only Christians should serve as legislators, judges, and in the executive branch. He has criticized post-Vatican II developments, including Nostra aetate's teachings on interfaith relations with non-Christian religions, viewing them as incompatible with traditional Catholic exclusivity. This view rejects secular liberalism's separation of church and state, advocating instead for policies derived from Catholic teachings on issues like marriage and family. Fuentes has described his organizing philosophy explicitly as Catholic integralism, positioning it as a form of Christian nationalism centered on Catholic primacy, and self-identifies as a reactionary seeking to turn the Republican Party into "a truly reactionary party" or fundamentally replace the GOP if necessary. As part of his reactionary views, Fuentes has expressed explicit opposition to democracy, criticizing it alongside other modern institutions such as the United Nations and the internet. Fuentes self-identifies as a Christian nationalist, promoting the slogan "Christ is King" in rallies to emphasize Christianity's role in national governance and identity, and views Christian nationalism as a means to preserve America's historic Christian cultural identity against secularism and multiculturalism. He draws inspiration from pre-modern Catholic political models, expressing admiration for eras of Catholic monarchy, just war, crusades, and inquisitions as exemplars of integrated faith and state authority, and critiques contemporary American governance for accommodating non-Christian influences.

Views on Race, Ethnicity, and Identity

Fuentes has argued that the United States is historically and culturally a nation defined by white European identity, with its founding principles, institutions, and demographics rooted in European heritage rather than abstract civic ideals applicable to all peoples. Fuentes has stated that he embraced this perspective after listening to Mark Levin's radio show in 2016. Central to his position is opposition to demographic replacement, citing U.S. Census Bureau's 2017 National Population Projections indicating that non-Hispanic whites, who comprised 63.7% of the population in 2010, are projected to drop below 50% by 2045 due to higher birth rates among minorities and sustained immigration. Fuentes has contended that this shift, accelerated by policies favoring low-skilled immigration from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, will lead to political marginalization of white Americans. Fuentes has framed his views as white identitarianism or nationalism aimed at preserving ethnic self-determination and halting policies that disadvantage white Europeans in their ancestral homelands, and has been described as a white nationalist by organizations including the Southern Poverty Law Center. He has stated that "Anyone that has any genuine racial hatred, there’s something wrong with you."

Positions on Judaism and Israel

Israel and Foreign Policy Claims

Fuentes has opposed U.S. taxpayer-funded aid to Israel, stating that it violates Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution by diverting resources from domestic priorities such as border security and infrastructure. He has criticized speeches affirming U.S.-Israel ties, including Donald Trump's October 2025 address to the Israeli Knesset, as prioritizing foreign allegiance over American interests. Fuentes has described Zionism as incompatible with Christian nationalism and advocated for non-interventionist policies avoiding Middle Eastern conflicts. Fuentes has claimed that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians. He claimed that the October 7 attacks were staged to "justify Israel's unfolding war to destroy Iran and its proxies".

Statements on Jewish Influence

Fuentes has stated that Jews hold disproportionate influence in American media, finance, and political institutions, which he claims promotes globalist and neoconservative agendas over U.S. sovereignty. He has pointed to lobbying efforts securing foreign aid to Israel as evidence of loyalties prioritizing Israel. In a September 23, 2025, discussion, Fuentes contrasted this with limited Muslim influence, noting Jewish overrepresentation in key sectors. He has specified that his critiques address institutional influence rather than individuals, distinguishing elite or "Talmudic" elements from others. Fuentes has claimed that Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation should not be labeled pedophilia, as it involved barely legal teenagers rather than very young children, while emphasizing allegations of an associated Israeli blackmail operation. Reports on Epstein's case, however, indicate victims included girls as young as 11. These statements have prompted accusations of antisemitism from groups including the Anti-Defamation League and mainstream conservatives.

Holocaust-Related Remarks and Controversies

Fuentes has questioned aspects of the historical consensus on the Holocaust, including the six million death toll and mechanisms of extermination, and opposed laws restricting Holocaust denial as infringing on free speech. In 2019, during a broadcast, he used a Cookie Monster analogy to question the Holocaust death toll, a remark characterized as denialism by organizations such as the ADL. In December 2025, a meme from Fuentes' online community mocked British commentator Daniel Finkelstein's reference to his mother's death in the Holocaust during an exchange with Fuentes, distorting the pronunciation to "me mum died in the holly" due to his accent. The meme spread as videos, songs, and copypastas in far-right and troll communities, with critics including Finkelstein describing it as antisemitic for trivializing the Holocaust and harassing over family history. Advocacy organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League have labeled these remarks as denialism.

Views on Islam

Fuentes fundamentally rejects as a false religion that denies the , placing it on par with in this regard. Fuentes derisively called Islam "Judaism for and Blacks". He expressed disdain for the sound of Muslim languages, stating "I hate the way Muslim language sounds," and described as having "dark energy". Fuentes criticized specific Muslims, including his longtime collaborator , labeling him a "brown Muslim" who sounds like "third world Muslims" when challenging his ideas. He voiced revulsion at how Muslims treat associates in personal disputes—such as their handling of figures like Sneako, , and —describing it as off-putting and sneaky. Opposition to Muslim immigration into the features in his rhetoric; during an April 2017 show, he described Islam as "a barbaric ideology that wanted to come over and kill us". Fuentes argued that "the was not written for Muslims or immigrants". However, he downplayed concerns over domestic Muslim populations as exaggerated and criticized focuses on anti-Muslim issues as distractions from priorities related to Israel. In a May 2024 X post, Fuentes described complaints about Somali immigrants as ineffective "slop" used to divert attention from criticizing Israel. While acknowledging Islam's inherent flaws, he voiced selective admiration for its simplicity and piety, stating that " is enough" resonates with him and respecting its emphasis on devotion and modesty. Fuentes collaborated with Muslim converts like Sneako on streams and podcasts, admiring their defiance against mainstream narratives, and pragmatically defended figures like against critics from the "Israel-controlled Right-Wing," even while disagreeing with Mamdani's platform. He criticized alliances between Muslims and leftists, such as mocking for associating with Muslims chanting "" and labeling it "left-wing third worldist trash," but views the 's role in exposing Israeli influence—facilitated by Muslim critics—as useful for shifting public discourse.

Foreign Policy Stances

Western Hemisphere

Fuentes has consistently supported U.S. intervention and dominance in the Western Hemisphere since 2019, including advocating for the acquisition of Greenland to secure strategic interests against rivals, viewing it as America's sphere of influence to counter external powers like China and Russia and referencing the Monroe Doctrine. He rejects libertarian-style isolationism, framing his stance as realist regional hegemony without promoting democracy or neoconservative ideals, while criticizing perceived failures in enforcement such as deportations or unnecessary entanglements. In October 2025, Fuentes endorsed U.S. dominance over Latin America amid competition with China and Russia, stating the U.S. should "take their stuff" from Venezuela but opposed regime change. Following the U.S. military capture of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, Fuentes praised the operation as an "epic kidnapping" that was solid, clean, bloodless, and quick to remove Maduro from power, asserting that the United States can take what it wants with nobody able to stop it, and advocating for seizure of Venezuelan oil and deportation of Venezuelan immigrants.

Russia-Ukraine war

Fuentes has supported Russia's actions in the Russo-Ukrainian War. In March 2022, he praised Putin for the invasion as liberating Ukraine from U.S. influence.

NATO and China

Fuentes rejects alliances like NATO as provocative commitments to European security without benefits. He views China as an economic and demographic threat but opposes military action, favoring tariffs and decoupling.

Taliban and Afghanistan

Following the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban's 2021 victory in Afghanistan, Fuentes called it a positive development and toasted them as liberators.

Domestic Policy Issues

Economic and Trade Policies

Fuentes supports protectionist economic policies, endorsing tariffs to safeguard American workers and industry as a nationalist approach rather than free-market liberalism. He has described Donald Trump's proposed global tariffs as embodying an "America First trade policy" that prioritizes nationalism over liberalism. Fuentes rejects libertarianism and unregulated capitalism, framing libertarians as threats to national welfare, tradition, and order, and stating that "we're putting all libertarians in jail" through the exercise of state power.

Public Health and COVID Policies

Fuentes has expressed strong opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, characterizing them as authoritarian impositions. In December 2020, he had an altercation on a flight over mask mandate compliance. In April 2021, followers in his groyper movement began promoting opposition to COVID-19 vaccines, including rhetoric against vaccine mandates. That year, he participated in an anti-vaccine speaking tour expressing skepticism toward COVID-19 vaccines. In November 2021, he led an anti-vaccine mandate rally outside a Staten Island hospital, where participants chanted "we will not comply," protesting forced vaccinations as violations of bodily autonomy. He frames such policies as government overreach, prioritizing individual liberty amid debates over the virus's lethality and treatment efficacy.

Social Issues

Fuentes advocates pro-life positions, opposing abortion as incompatible with traditional moral frameworks. He supported the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which he viewed as enabling restrictions on abortion, same-sex marriage, sodomy, and contraceptives in alignment with conservative values. Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, he posted "Your body, my choice. Forever," rejecting women's unilateral control over reproduction in favor of paternal or societal authority, which drew backlash for patriarchal implications. Fuentes subsequently described the remark as "just trolling" and "cheap rage bait." Fuentes describes an "LGBT agenda" and labels transgenderism and same-sex marriage as deviancy. He opposes expansions of LGBTQ rights, viewing them as deviations from natural law and Christian doctrine that undermine societal norms. He denounces homosexuality and transgenderism as moral decay, advocating adherence to biblical prescriptions on sexuality and family.

Substances

Fuentes opposes pornography, marijuana, and alcohol, framing them as contributors to moral and personal decline. He attributes pornography to sexual dysfunction among young men, arguing it distorts reality through unattainable variety. Regarding marijuana, he has called it disgusting and criticized its normalization.

Gender Roles

Fuentes promotes traditional gender hierarchies, emphasizing women's primary roles in homemaking and childbearing over professional pursuits. He maintains that wives are subordinate to husbands. He opposes women's suffrage, stating “I would just take away the right to vote for tons of people. Women for sure,” and calling for repeal of the 19th Amendment. He has stated that rape is "not a big deal" and referenced a 2009 psychological study by Bivona and Critelli, which found that 62% of female participants reported rape fantasies, in arguing that some women desire such scenarios. He argues that women cannot "have it all," critiquing higher education and careers as disincentives to marriage and reproduction for demographic preservation. Fuentes has jokingly referred to himself as an "incel" and, in a December 2025 interview with Piers Morgan, confirmed his celibacy until marriage, citing Catholic beliefs that premarital abstinence is morally required.

Immigration and ICE

Fuentes supports a complete moratorium on immigration, particularly from developing nations, to halt inflows that exceed U.S. capacity and erode cohesion. By June 2025, he claimed his "groyper" movement influenced mainstream conservatives like Charlie Kirk to advocate a decade-long pause, citing demographic shifts. In November 2025, following a Washington, D.C. attack, Donald Trump stated that he would permanently pause migration from developing countries, aligning with Fuentes' calls. He allows exceptions for select European immigrants with aligned politics to enable assimilation. Fuentes supports U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations as necessary for immigration law enforcement, defending specific actions such as the January 2026 ICE killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis—stating that the incident was "probably a good thing" because "the future is at stake, whether white people exist as a race" and framing it as part of a broader struggle over immigration and civilization preservation—and the January 24, 2026, fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents (CBP/ICE) in Minneapolis—calling Pretti a "race traitor," remarking "one less asshole in the world," claiming provocation by far-left agitators, noting Pretti was armed with a pistol, and expressing indifference to his achievements as a veteran and nurse—as justified adherence to laws, while calling for ICE to become more radical and more extreme.

Relationship with Donald Trump and MAGA

Fuentes expressed enthusiastic support for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, hailing its emphasis on economic nationalism, immigration restriction, and rejection of globalist foreign policy as a breakthrough for American sovereignty. In 2017, he criticized Trump's immigration policy as not being hard enough on illegal immigrants. This alignment prompted him to name his livestreaming program America First upon its launch in August 2017, explicitly drawing from Trump's slogan to advocate similar isolationist and protectionist positions. Following Trump's 2020 election loss, Fuentes shifted to vocal criticism, faulting the former president for insufficient action on border security—such as failing to achieve promised mass deportations—and for prioritizing alliances with Israel over domestic priorities, which he described as a betrayal of core nationalist commitments. These rebukes intensified as Trump campaigned for 2024, with Fuentes endorsing a vote for Trump as the lesser evil against establishment alternatives but repeatedly warning of undue influence from pro-Israel donors and advisors, whom he accused of diluting America First commitments. In November 2024, Fuentes criticized Trump supporters for dressing in garbage bags labeled "Trash 4 Trump" following a rally where Trump climbed into a garbage truck in response to President Joe Biden's remarks about his followers. He described the displays as revealing the "slavish devotion" of supporters who would "just eat up anything," stating, "That was the moment when I realized Trumpism was a cult... it has gone too far, it is Frankenstein's monster, we've created a golem," and characterizing Trumpism as "a giant cult-like scam." Amid these criticisms, Fuentes launched "Groyper War 2," an online campaign directing followers to target Trump's campaign managers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles with hashtags #FireLaCivita and #FireWiles on Truth Social, aiming to pressure the campaign toward a more nativist America First stance or undermine it. The effort yielded mixed results, with Fuentes claiming credit for Corey Lewandowski's rehire by the Trump campaign in August 2024. Into 2025, with Trump's return to the presidency, Fuentes adopted a conditional stance, praising select appointments aligned with restrictive immigration but lambasting others, including a July speech to Israel's Knesset, as evidence of capitulation to foreign interests that undermined U.S. autonomy. In July 2025, he criticized Trump for refusing to release the Epstein files, describing him as a "scam artist," repudiating supporters who had called for their release, stating that "the liberals were right," and characterizing the MAGA movement as "the biggest scam in history." In January 2026, amid ongoing discussions of the Epstein case, Fuentes stated that Epstein's sex trafficking operation should not be labeled pedophilia, as the victims were "barely legal teens" rather than very young children like five-year-olds, describing it as a "big difference." This claim drew criticism, given that Epstein's youngest confirmed victims were as young as 14 years old. He has characterized Trump personally as erratic and overly conciliatory toward critics, urging a harder line against perceived Zionist elements within the administration to preserve nationalist credibility. Fuentes has also expressed strong opposition to Vice President JD Vance, describing him as a fabrication influenced by Peter Thiel and criticizing his family's racial composition, while stating determination to thwart Vance's presidential ambitions. In November 2025, following Tucker Carlson's interview with Fuentes, Trump defended Carlson's right to conduct the interview when asked by reporters, refusing to condemn Fuentes. Fuentes' advocacy has influenced younger MAGA supporters, including groypers, toward a stricter America First ideology skeptical of neoconservative influences.

Media Presence and Broadcasting

America First Show Format and Content

The America First show, hosted by Nick Fuentes, is a late-night political live show that streams on most weekdays, divided into two roughly hour-long segments: the first provides structured review and commentary on daily news events, while the second features interactive, freestyle sessions with audience questions and calls. This structure blends solo monologues, where Fuentes delivers extended critiques of contemporary political and cultural developments, with real-time viewer participation. The show's content emphasizes satirical and comedic elements as commentary on politics, culture, and traditions associated with American identity. The program maintains a consistent runtime of approximately two hours per episode, with unscripted delivery to sustain a conversational tone amid event-driven analysis.

Expansion to Podcasts and Streaming

Fuentes adapted America First for podcast syndication on platforms including Rumble, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, enabling on-demand audio consumption of episodes originally delivered via live streams. The show has been banned from platforms including YouTube for violations such as hate speech and promotion of violence, with primary live streaming now on Rumble. Fuentes complemented self-syndication with guest appearances on established right-wing podcasts, such as the PBD Podcast, to leverage host audiences and extend reach within alternative media networks. Following deplatforming, revenue relied on subscriptions and donations from supporters.

Recent Platform Challenges and Bans

Nick Fuentes' account on X (formerly Twitter) was permanently banned in July 2021 for violations including promotion of violence. In January 2023, the account was briefly reinstated but suspended again within 24 hours. In May 2024, the account was reinstated, though Fuentes remains ineligible for X Premium verification. On October 16, 2025, Spotify permanently removed episodes of Fuentes' "America First" podcast, citing repeated violations of its hate-speech policies prohibiting content that promotes violence or hatred based on protected characteristics. Fuentes stated that the episodes were uploaded by a random person, not by him or his team. The podcast had reached the #1 position on Spotify's charts earlier that month. In September 2025, following YouTube's announcement of potential reinstatements for banned creators, Fuentes created a new channel, which was terminated within hours alongside Alex Jones's account.

Reception, Influence, and Criticisms

Support Base and Influence

Fuentes's support base consists primarily of young white men, overwhelmingly Generation Z individuals in their college years or early 20s, often single or unmarried, drawn to his anti-feminist, traditionalist, and edgy rhetoric that targets disaffected young males. This audience is drawn to his use of internet memes, live streaming format, and criticisms of mainstream Republican figures, which cultivate an anti-establishment appeal among digitally native viewers seeking alternatives to conventional conservatism. Fuentes has mobilized young nationalist activists and organized conferences such as AFPAC. His America First program routinely attracts around 500,000 viewers per episode on Rumble, with viewership having increased fivefold in recent years.

Criticisms from Mainstream Conservatives

Mainstream conservative figures and organizations, including leaders from Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), have criticized Nick Fuentes for advancing positions they deem excessively extreme, arguing that his rhetoric and tactics alienate moderate voters and undermine Republican electability. In 2019, during the so-called "Groyper Wars," Fuentes' supporters disrupted multiple TPUSA campus events hosted by Charlie Kirk, heckling speakers with pointed questions on immigration policy, foreign aid to Israel, and opposition to LGBTQ advocacy, which TPUSA portrayed as disruptive ambushes intended to sow division rather than build coalitions. Kirk reciprocated by labeling Fuentes and his Groypers as alt-right interlopers whose confrontational style prioritized ideological purity over pragmatic outreach to young conservatives. CPAC leadership has similarly distanced itself, barring Fuentes from the 2023 conference and stating that his "hateful racist rhetoric and actions" posed a direct threat to the GOP's broader appeal, emphasizing that such extremism invites media scrutiny and voter backlash that hampers electoral victories. Critics within these circles contend that Fuentes' emphasis on white identity politics and antisemitic undertones repels suburban and independent voters, citing polling data from post-2020 election cycles where associations with fringe elements correlated with diminished GOP performance in swing districts. Tensions escalated in 2025 with public fractures involving influencers like Laura Loomer, who accused Fuentes of ingratitude toward Donald Trump and warned that his purity tests over loyalty and influence erode the unity required for MAGA's political dominance, particularly after disputes tied to Marjorie Taylor Greene's criticisms of Pentagon advisers and broader influence battles within Trump's orbit. Greene herself, despite earlier appearances at Fuentes' America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC), condemned him in late 2022 for his role in the Mar-a-Lago dinner with Trump and Kanye West, arguing that his associations tainted conservative efforts and demanded ideological accountability to avoid alienating core supporters. Fuentes has responded to these intra-right rebukes by framing them as establishment resistance to necessary ideological cleansing, claiming his Groyper network successfully mobilizes disaffected youth—evidenced by attendance at AFPAC events surpassing some CPAC offshoots and online engagement metrics showing rapid growth among under-30 conservatives—while dismissing mainstream critiques as capitulation to electability myths that dilute principled conservatism.

Criticisms from Left-Leaning Organizations

Organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) have classified Nick Fuentes as a white supremacist, white nationalist, or neo-Nazi leader, citing his attendance at the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, statements promoting ethnonationalism and criticism of immigration from non-white countries, and his advocacy for displacing mainstream conservatism and the GOP with more extreme far-right elements, including the statement that "Christian Republican voters get screwed over" because "the GOP is run by Jews, atheists, and homosexuals". The ADL highlights Fuentes' rhetoric as advancing white supremacist ideals, including references to America as a "white, Christian country" and associations with groups like the Groyper Army, described by the organization as a white supremacist network. On November 20, 2025, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced he would introduce a Senate resolution condemning antisemitism and white supremacy, specifically in response to the political right's embrace of Nick Fuentes and his influence. Fuentes has rejected the white supremacist designation as an "anti-white slur," arguing it mischaracterizes his advocacy for demographic preservation and cultural homogeneity in the United States rather than explicit racial hierarchy or violence.

Broader Impact on Right-Wing Politics

Electoral Rhetoric and Voter Mobilization

Fuentes advocates for ethno-nationalist policies. Shifts in MAGA rhetoric toward stricter immigration restrictions and foreign policy isolationism appeared in the 2024 Republican primaries, where candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis adopted language on demographic preservation and America First priorities to engage younger, online-oriented voters. Exit polls indicated higher turnout among white male voters under 30 favoring Trump by over 15 points. Fuentes' Groyper network mobilized on border security and opposition to foreign aid.

Institutional Strategy Claims

Ahead of Trump's second term starting January 20, 2025, Fuentes has outlined strategies for placing far-right nationalists in bureaucratic positions to shape policy, including stricter refugee vetting preferences for European demographics and diminished neoconservative sway. In October 2025 commentary, he noted potential alignments in administration actions like ICE raids for ideological advancement, amid critiques of appointees. Nationalist advocacy has interacted with mainstream conservative adaptations in Trump circles.

Platform Ecosystem and Moderation-Policy Debates

Fuentes' deplatformings, including from YouTube in 2020 (with a brief reinstatement in September 2025 followed by another ban) and pre-2022 Twitter, illustrated limitations in centralized moderation, prompting growth in alternatives like Cozy.tv and Rumble that accommodated more nationalist material by 2023. These shifts highlighted moderation challenges and followed calls under the 2025 administration for adjustments to Section 230 and platform policies, as seen in Elon Musk's X changes reinstating accounts. This has facilitated expanded discourse on the right for nationalist efforts.

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