The Dozen with Liam Tuffs Proud Boys founder & Vice magazine: Gavin McInnes
Nov 10, 2024
Gavin McInnes, writer, comedian, and co-founder of Vice magazine, dives into his controversial career and the formation of the Proud Boys. He discusses the challenges of deplatforming, including being banned from multiple sites and his time in the media spotlight. Gavin shares insights on immigration, the influence of George Soros, and the polarization in American politics under Trump. He reflects on the rise of Vice, his punk roots, and the emotional turmoil of being pushed out, ultimately highlighting his shift toward political commentary and new projects.
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The October 2018 Turning Point
- Gavin recounts an October 2018 comedy-show clash where Antifa attacked and two Proud Boys later received long prison sentences.
- He says media and officials immediately branded him persona non grata after that single event.
Origin As A Pub Club
- Gavin explains the Proud Boys began as a jokey men's club among comedians, with Fred Perry shirts and silly rules.
- It quickly spread from a New York pub group into chapters worldwide within a year.
From Social Club To Political Brand
- The group evolved from lighthearted socializing to political alignment as members faced liberal backlash.
- Gavin says media portrayal pushed the club toward more conservative identity than its original intent.
