Full Story The 27-year-old white supremacist radicalising Maga
Dec 4, 2025
J. Oliver Conroy, a political culture reporter at The Guardian US, delves into the controversial figure of Nick Fuentes. He discusses Fuentes's rise as a radical livestreamer and his extremist ideologies, including open antisemitism and admiration for historical dictators. Conroy explains how Fuentes manipulates criticism of U.S.-Israel ties and has ignited a civil war within conservative circles, particularly around Trump's legacy. The impact of Fuentes's online presence and his controversial interview with Tucker Carlson also highlights the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party.
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Fuentes' Rise From Fringe To Influence
- Nick Fuentes is a 27-year-old white nationalist who runs a nightly livestream and leads followers called Groypers.
- He has moved from online fringe to influencing mainstream MAGA by normalizing extreme rhetoric and entering conservative circles.
Campus Viral Clip Sparked His Platform
- Fuentes first gained attention as a pro-Trump student at Boston University after a viral clip and campus debate.
- After a hidden-camera video and attendance at Charlottesville he dropped out and became a full-time far-right pundit.
America First Taken To The Extreme
- Fuentes takes Trump's "America First" rhetoric to an extreme, blending anti-immigrant, misogynistic and antisemitic themes.
- He reframes conservative priorities away from free-market orthodoxy toward racial and cultural nationalist aims.