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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]]"). Fuentes is a Devout [[Catholic]] and Socially Conservative. He was an adamant supporter of [[Donald Trump]] when he was campaigning for the 2016 Election.

'''Nicholas J. Fuentes''' (Born August 18, 1998) 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]]"). Fuentes is a Devout [[Catholic]] and Socially Conservative. He was an adamant supporter of [[Donald Trump]] when he was campaigning for the 2016 Election.

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 is derived. Fuentes, however, predominantly identifies with his [[European]] heritage, specifically his [[Italian]] side.

Fuentes attended [[Lyons Township High School]] where he was president of the Student Council. Nick Fuentes attended [[Boston University]] for 2 years until August 2017. He left [[Boston University]] after attending the [[Unite the Right]] rally in [[Charlottesville]], [[Virginia]]. Fuentes states that he left [[Boston University]] because of a plethora of death threats being sent to him. While in university, Fuentes worked on the Right-Side Broadcasting Network as a political commentator but was removed for allegedly making derogatory comments. He applied for transfer admission to Auburn University for the Fall 2017 term, however he did not confirm his enrollment on time.  

Fuentes is partially of [[Mexican]] ancestry. He is about a quarter Mexican; it is from this which his [[Hispanic]] surname is derived. 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, He initially attended [[Boston University]], but dropped out after two years due to receiving a plethora of death threats. The threats came after Fuentes after attending the 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville, [[Virginia]] in 2016.

== 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 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!"

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!"

Following the United States Presidential Election 2020, Nicholas J. Fuentes and other notorious Right-Wing activists (Patrick Casey, Jaden McNeil, Vincent James, Steven Franssen, Alex Jones, etc.) began a "pilgrimage" to the capital of the U.S, as well as the state capitals of Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona, and Pennsylvania.  

Following the United States Presidential Election 2020, Nicholas J. Fuentes and other notorious Right-Wing activists (Patrick Casey, Jaden McNeil, Vincent James, Steven Franssen, Alex Jones, etc.) began a "pilgrimage" to the capital of the U.S, as well as the state capitals of Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona, and Pennsylvania.  

Starting in Lansing, Michigan: Fuentes trekked trough the city with a large group of “groypers” heading towards the Capitol Building of Michigan. Shouting slogans such as “We Want Trump”, “Groyper”, and most notably, “Christ is King”. While at the State Capitol Building, Fuentes, and the large gathering of “Stop-the-Steal” protestors were approached (at first) and then verbally insulted and harassed by a small group of BLM activists. The altercation was captured by many in the gathering, including Jaden McNeil.  

Starting in Lansing, Michigan: Fuentes trekked through the city with a large group of “groypers” heading towards the Capitol Building of Michigan. Shouting slogans such as “We Want Trump”, “Groyper”, and most notably, “Christ is King”. While at the State Capitol Building, Fuentes, and the large gathering of “Stop-the-Steal” protestors were approached (at first) and then verbally insulted and harassed by a small group of BLM activists. The altercation was captured by many in the gathering, including Jaden McNeil.  

Heading to D.C for the Million MAGA March, Fuentes and the Groypers planned to march alongside the Stop-The-Steal Protesters, in support of President Trump’s ‘war’ against the Democrat’s fraudulent actions during the 2020 Presidential election. The march was extremely successful and during the highlight of the march, no one was initially hurt; However, several assaults on Trump supporters occurred in Washington, D.C.  

Heading to D.C for the Million MAGA March, Fuentes and the Groypers planned to march alongside the Stop-The-Steal Protesters, in support of President Trump’s ‘war’ against the Democrat’s fraudulent actions during the 2020 Presidential election. The march was extremely successful and during the highlight of the march, no one was initially hurt; However, several assaults on Trump supporters occurred in Washington, D.C.  

== Personal Views ==

== Personal Views ==

Fuentes personally identifies as a Paleoconservative in a similar vein to [[Patrick Buchanan]], although he has frequently been described as a White Nationalist or White Supremacist by various [[Mainstream Media]] outlets such as the [[Boston Globe]]. According to the [[Southern Poverty Law Center]], Fuentes was one of the "Racist" and "Anti-LGBT" leaders of the "[[Alt-Right]]" who attended [[CPAC]] 2018. Fuentes has also spoken at the American Renaissance conference, founded by White Nationalist Jared Taylor. On his show, Fuentes frequently discusses the Demographics of [[America]] and [[Europe]], [[Illegal Immigration]], Socially Conservative takes on Cultural Events, Criticism of what he describes as an "[[Israel]] First" foreign policy and the [[Trump Administration]].  

 

 

Fuentes personally identifies as a Paleoconservative in a similar vein to [[Patrick Buchanan]], although he has frequently been described as a White Nationalist or White Supremacist by various [[Mainstream Media]] outlets such as the [[Boston Globe]]. According to the [[Southern Poverty Law Center]], Fuentes was one of the "Racist" and "Anti-LGBT" leaders of the "[[Alt-Right]]" who attended [[CPAC]] 2018. Fuentes has also spoken at the American Renaissance conference, founded by White Nationalist Jared Taylor. On his show, Fuentes frequently discusses the Demographics of [[America]] and [[Europe]], [[Illegal Immigration]], Socially Conservative takes on Cultural Events, Criticism of what he describes as an "[[Israel]] First" foreign policy and the [[Trump Administration]].  

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.