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Nicholas J Fuentes or 'Nick Fuentes' is a Self Described "Paleoconservative" and "American Nationalist" Internet Personality who runs the America First Podcast on [[YouTube]] and previously ran the Nationalist Review Podcast with James Allsup, he has frequently been called a White Nationalist by detractors although he rejects this label and has publicly denied being a member of the [[Alt-Right]] after getting into a public feud with [[Richard B. Spencer|Richard Spencer]] who is the progenitor of the term "[[Alt-Right]]", he is a Devout [[Catholic]] and Socially Conservative. Fuentes was an adamant supporter of [[Donald Trump]] when he was campaigning for the 2016 Election.

'''Nicholas J. Fuentes''' or "Nick Fuentes" is a Self Described "Paleoconservative" and "American Nationalist" Internet Personality who runs the America First Podcast on [[YouTube]] and previously ran the Nationalist Review Podcast with James Allsup, he has frequently been called a White Nationalist by detractors although he rejects this label and has publicly denied being a member of the [[Alt-Right]] after getting into a public feud with [[Richard B. Spencer|Richard Spencer]] who is the progenitor of the term "[[Alt-Right]]", he is a Devout [[Catholic]] and Socially Conservative. Fuentes was an adamant supporter of [[Donald Trump]] when he was campaigning for the 2016 Election.

Previously, Fuentes worked on the Right Side Broadcasting Network however he was removed due to several derogatory comments he made, he later left Boston University after he received several deaths threats and declared that he wished to move to Auburn University.  

Previously, Fuentes worked on the Right Side Broadcasting Network however he was removed due to several derogatory comments he made, he later left Boston University after he received several deaths threats and declared that he wished to move to Auburn University.  

Fuentes graduated from Lyons Township High School and was president of the school's student council. Fuentes is partially of [[Mexican]] ancestry, he is about a quarter Mexican, it is from this which his [[Hispanic]] surname derives, Fuentes however predominantly identifies with his [[European]] heritage, specifically his [[Italian]] side.  

Fuentes graduated from Lyons Township High School and was president of the school's student council. Fuentes is partially of [[Mexican]] ancestry, he is about a quarter Mexican, it is from this which his [[Hispanic]] surname derives, Fuentes however predominantly identifies with his [[European]] heritage, specifically his [[Italian]] side.

 

== Education ==

== Education ==

Fuentes graduated from Lyons Township High School and was president of the school's student council, He initially attended [[Boston University]], but then left after he attended the 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville, [[Virginia]]

Fuentes graduated from Lyons Township High School and was president of the school's student council, He initially attended [[Boston University]], but then left after he attended the 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville, [[Virginia]]

== Career ==

== Career ==

On August 12, 2017 Fuentes flew from Chicago to [[Virginia]] to attend the Second Day of the 'Unite The Right' rally in Charlottesville. Fuentes claimed that the vast majority of protesters were not [[KKK]] members nor were they [[Neo-Nazis]], The Boston Globe covered his appearance and cited Fuentes claims of violence, The New York Times highlighted Fuentes claims about "The rootless transnational elite knows that

On August 12, 2017, Fuentes flew from Chicago to [[Virginia]] to attend the Second Day of the 'Unite The Right' rally in Charlottesville. Fuentes claimed that the vast majority of protesters were not [[KKK]] members nor were they [[Neo-Nazis]], The Boston Globe covered his appearance and cited Fuentes claims of violence, The New York Times highlighted Fuentes claims about "The rootless transnational elite knows that a tidal wave of white identity is coming. And they know that once the word gets out, they will not be able to stop us. The fire rises!"

a tidal wave of white identity is coming. And

they know that once the word gets out, they

will not be able to stop us. The fire rises!”

== Personal Views ==

== Personal Views ==

Right Wing Watch has accused Fuentes of Antisemitism, although Fuentes has rejected the Antisemitic label, stating he has many [[Jewish]] friends such as [[Laura Loomer]] and Jacob Wohl, despite disagreeing with them on some issues.  

Right Wing Watch has accused Fuentes of Antisemitism, although Fuentes has rejected the Antisemitic label, stating he has many [[Jewish]] friends such as [[Laura Loomer]] and Jacob Wohl, despite disagreeing with them on some issues.  

Fuentes is in favor of concealed carry and is a proponent of the [[Second Amendment]], a video is on [[YouTube]] of him debating another Content Creator known as 'Atheism is Unstoppable' over the right to bare arms in which he defends the [[Second Amendment]].

Fuentes is in favor of concealed carry and is a proponent of the [[Second Amendment]], a video is on [[YouTube]] of him debating another Content Creator known as 'Atheism is Unstoppable' over the right to bear arms in which he defends the [[Second Amendment]].

 

== Controversy ==

== Controversy ==

On August 7th 2019, Fuentes got into a feud with Matt Walsh on Twitter over comments Walsh had made about a mass shooting by a suspected White Supremacist in which Walsh says that "white racist scumbags should be executed". Fuentes had made what detractors call an "Antisemitic outburst" on his show, America First over the comments made by Walsh, who writes for [[Daily Wire]]. Fuentes called Walsh derogatory terms and said that he "works for [[Jews]]", he is a "Race Traitor" and a "Shabbos [[Goy]]"  

On August 7, 2019, Fuentes got into a feud with Matt Walsh on Twitter over comments Walsh had made about a mass shooting by a suspected White Supremacist in which Walsh says that "white racist scumbags should be executed". Fuentes had made what detractors call an "Antisemitic outburst" on his show, America First over the comments made by Walsh, who writes for [[Daily Wire]]. Fuentes called Walsh derogatory terms and said that he "works for [[Jews]]", he is a "Race Traitor" and a "Shabbos [[Goy]]"  

Many [[Nationalists]] on [[Twitter]] seemed to agree with Fuentes although there was a lot of backlash from other [[Conservatives]] over [[Antisemitism]]. Walsh made his own response video to Fuentes on YouTube in which he makes fun of Nick's mustache.

Many [[Nationalists]] on [[Twitter]] seemed to agree with Fuentes although there was a lot of backlash from other [[Conservatives]] over [[Antisemitism]]. Walsh made his own response video to Fuentes on YouTube in which he makes fun of Nick's mustache.

Kathy Zhu responded to the firing with "If they were actually anything close to [[KKK]] members, they wouldn’t even want to be in a picture with the 4 minorities in the photo. Guilt by association is a [[leftist]] tactic that beta-conservatives have adopted."

Kathy Zhu responded to the firing with "If they were actually anything close to [[KKK]] members, they wouldn’t even want to be in a picture with the 4 minorities in the photo. Guilt by association is a [[leftist]] tactic that beta-conservatives have adopted."

=== Notes ===

=== External links ===

 

[https://time.com/4905939/nicholas-fuentes-white-supremacist-rally-charlottesville/ White Nationalist Leaves Boston University after Charlottesville Rally]

*[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/08/15/citing-death-threats-year-old-who-attended-violent-rally-won-return/CJU7GioWLClGjIHZ2YqshM/story.html 18-Year Old Who Attended Rally Won't Return to BU]

[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/08/15/citing-death-threats-year-old-who-attended-violent-rally-won-return/CJU7GioWLClGjIHZ2YqshM/story.html 18-Year Old Who Attended Rally Won't Return to BU]

*[https://www.nicholasjfuentes.com NicholasJFuentes.com]

[https://www.nicholasjfuentes.com NicholasJFuentes.com]

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