Bulwark Takes Charlie Kirk’s Alt-Right Pivot is a Bad Omen
Jun 13, 2025
Journalist Will Sommer, who covers the far right and authors the False Flag newsletter, joins to discuss Charlie Kirk's drastic shift on immigration. They analyze how figures like Nick Fuentes are shaping conservative discourse and pushing increasingly exclusionary views. The conversation touches on the growing hostility toward all immigrants, revealing how these trends could impact the Republican Party's future. Sommer also highlights the competitive nature of anti-immigration rhetoric and the role of ideological groupthink within far-right communities.
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Charlie Kirk's Immigration Shift
- Charlie Kirk shifted from supporting legal, increased immigration to opposing third world immigration completely.
- This change reflects a broader radicalization and anti-immigrant turn on the right influenced by far-right figures like Nick Fuentes.
Coordinated Right-Wing Rhetoric
- The right-wing rhetoric against legal immigration is coordinated and reflects groupthink among young conservative activists.
- This shows a significant shift where anti-Semitic and racist ideas have penetrated mainstream conservative discourse.
Right-Wing Base Against Legal Immigration
- Public opinion on legal immigration among Republicans has shifted sharply against it in recent years.
- The activist base is increasingly hostile, moving away from earlier support for legal immigration.