PBD Podcast Who Is Nick Fuentes? | PBD Podcast | Ep. 654
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Sep 23, 2025 
Nick Fuentes, a political commentator and founder of the 'America First' show, shares his journey from campus activism to an influential online figure. He discusses his shifts from libertarian ideals to nationalist views, and the controversies surrounding immigration and U.S.-Israel relations. Fuentes reflects on Charlie Kirk's memorial, expressing complex feelings about their relationship. He also touches on his experiences with deplatforming and the impact of group dynamics in American politics.
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How Trump Changed His Political Path
- Nick describes how Trump "red-pilled" him by showing how to fight the media and secure power.
- That shift pushed him from libertarian ideas toward prioritizing immigration and cultural identity.
From Libertarianism To Identity Politics
- Nick explains his pivot from abstract libertarianism to concrete identity politics centered on demographics and culture.
- He founded "America First" to focus on conserving America's historical cultural identity over abstract individualism.
Research Prompted His Israel Skepticism
- Nick researched US policy on West Bank settlements and concluded criticism of Obama's abstention was hypocritical.
- That research deepened his skepticism of pro-Israel positions within the conservative movement.
