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| | <blockquote>Fuentes often praises Adolf Hitler and has publicly fantasized about marrying a 16-year-old. </blockquote></ref> propagandist, internet personality, radio show host, and streamer. Fuentas was a full-throated backer of the mentally deficient [[Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign|2020 Democrat presidential]] nominee [[Joe Biden]].<ref>[https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/24/white-supremacist-who-organized-charlottesville-race-riots-endorses-joe-biden/ White Supremacist Who Organized Charlottesville Race Riots Endorses Joe Biden], BY: EVITA DUFFY-ALFONSO, ''[[The Federalist]]'', AUGUST 24, 2020. thefederalist.com</ref><ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/richard-spencer-reiterates-support-biden-disavows-useless-traitorous-gop-1527555 Richard Spencer Reiterates Support for Biden, Disavows 'Useless' and 'Traitorous' GOP], By Jocelyn Grzeszczak, ''[[Newsweek]]'', Aug 25, 2020. newsweek.com</ref> | | <blockquote>Fuentes often praises Adolf Hitler and has publicly fantasized about marrying a 16-year-old. </blockquote></ref> propagandist, internet personality, radio show host, and streamer. Fuentas was a full-throated backer of the mentally deficient [[Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign|2020 Democrat presidential]] nominee [[Joe Biden]].<ref>[https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/24/white-supremacist-who-organized-charlottesville-race-riots-endorses-joe-biden/ White Supremacist Who Organized Charlottesville Race Riots Endorses Joe Biden], BY: EVITA DUFFY-ALFONSO, ''[[The Federalist]]'', AUGUST 24, 2020. thefederalist.com</ref><ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/richard-spencer-reiterates-support-biden-disavows-useless-traitorous-gop-1527555 Richard Spencer Reiterates Support for Biden, Disavows 'Useless' and 'Traitorous' GOP], By Jocelyn Grzeszczak, ''[[Newsweek]]'', Aug 25, 2020. newsweek.com</ref> |
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| − | Fuentes is known for his talking points attempting to link [[Vladimir Putin]] to [[Nazism]], he also babbled that Stalin as a national hero of Russia ([[#Hero worship|see below]]). His racist anti-semitic ideology has been denounced by [[Conservative of the Year 2021]] winner, Rep. [[Marjorie Taylor Greene]].<ref>Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene @RepMTG:<blockquote> | + | Fuentes is also known for his talking points attempting to link [[Vladimir Putin]] to [[Nazism]], he also babbled that Stalin as a national hero of Russia ([[#Hero worship|see below]]). His racist anti-semitic ideology has been denounced by [[Conservative of the Year 2021]] winner, Rep. [[Marjorie Taylor Greene]].<ref>Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene @RepMTG:<blockquote> |
| | Of course I denounce Nick Fuentes and his racists anti-semitic ideology. I can’t comprehend why the media is obsessed with him. Do you actually report real news or just use CNN for your political activism? Have you questioned Democrats if they denounce Israel hating [[Ilhan Omar]]?</blockquote>[https://twitter.com/RepMTG/status/1597675333096214528 Nov 29, 2022]</ref><ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3756423-marjorie-taylor-greene-condemns-fuentes-remarks-on-trump-yiannopoulos/ Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns Fuentes, remarks on Trump, Yiannopoulos], ''The Hill'', Nov 30, 2022.</ref> | | Of course I denounce Nick Fuentes and his racists anti-semitic ideology. I can’t comprehend why the media is obsessed with him. Do you actually report real news or just use CNN for your political activism? Have you questioned Democrats if they denounce Israel hating [[Ilhan Omar]]?</blockquote>[https://twitter.com/RepMTG/status/1597675333096214528 Nov 29, 2022]</ref><ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3756423-marjorie-taylor-greene-condemns-fuentes-remarks-on-trump-yiannopoulos/ Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns Fuentes, remarks on Trump, Yiannopoulos], ''The Hill'', Nov 30, 2022.</ref> |
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| − | He is the founder and president of the so-called '''America First Foundation''' (AF), which allegedly advocates for [[populism]], [[nationalism]], supposedly [[Christian values]] and [[traditionalism]], and claims to battle the "anti-white agenda," mass [[immigration]], the [[Establishment]], and [[Conservative Inc.]]. Yet, hypocrite Fuentes was caught streaming gay porn. | + | He is the founder and president of the so-called America First Foundation (AF), which allegedly advocates for [[populism]], [[nationalism]], supposedly [[Christian values]] and [[traditionalism]], and claims to battle the "anti-white agenda," mass [[immigration]], the [[Establishment]], and [[Conservative Inc.]]. Yet, hypocrite Fuentes was caught streaming gay porn. |
| | <ref>[https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-801627 Nick Fuentes streams 'gay porn,' claims it was pro-Israel hack], ''JPost'', May 18, 2024.<blockquote><small> | | <ref>[https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-801627 Nick Fuentes streams 'gay porn,' claims it was pro-Israel hack], ''JPost'', May 18, 2024.<blockquote><small> |
| | The famous Holocaust denier has previously claimed that white people are in a holy war against Jews, who converse with demons.</small></blockquote> | | The famous Holocaust denier has previously claimed that white people are in a holy war against Jews, who converse with demons.</small></blockquote> |
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| | He is anti-Israel as another part of his bigotry. | | He is anti-Israel as another part of his bigotry. |
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| − | Previously, Fuentes worked as a host on the ''Right Side Broadcasting Network'', but was later fired by Joe Seales after attending the infamous Charlottesville rally, with Seales claiming he was a bad look for the network and that it would hurt RSBN's chances of getting in the White House press briefing room, which they never achieved.
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| | [[File:Nick Fuentes holding a crucifix.jpeg|thumbnail|Nick Fuentes holding a crucifix.]] | | [[File:Nick Fuentes holding a crucifix.jpeg|thumbnail|Nick Fuentes holding a crucifix.]] |
| | Fuentes claims to be a devout [[Catholic]]. He describes his views as "[[paleoconservative]], [[nationalist]] and [[Christian conservative]]", as well as a self-described member of the "dissident right". He's been labelled as an anti-[[establishment]] [[populist]], and criticizes both the left and the right, strongly the GOP establishment. He supposedly is a strong [[social conservatism|social conservative]], motivated by his [[Catholic]] faith, and uses "[[Christ is King]]" as one of his many catchphrases. He is alleged to be an outspoken opponent of the [[homosexual agenda]] in all of its forms, as well as [[transgenderism]], | | Fuentes claims to be a devout [[Catholic]]. He describes his views as "[[paleoconservative]], [[nationalist]] and [[Christian conservative]]", as well as a self-described member of the "dissident right". He's been labelled as an anti-[[establishment]] [[populist]], and criticizes both the left and the right, strongly the GOP establishment. He supposedly is a strong [[social conservatism|social conservative]], motivated by his [[Catholic]] faith, and uses "[[Christ is King]]" as one of his many catchphrases. He is alleged to be an outspoken opponent of the [[homosexual agenda]] in all of its forms, as well as [[transgenderism]], |
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| | He has also praised [[Putin]] "for trying to liberate Ukraine" saying that it is "not aggression" and are "not unreasonable" by trying to "de-Nazify Ukraine". 2 weeks after Republican lawmakers attended an event he hosted.<ref name=Praises>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/world/news/alt-right-figure-nick-fuentes-praised-putin-for-trying-to-liberate-ukraine-2-weeks-after-gop-lawmakers-attended-an-event-he-hosted/articleshow/90282312.cms|title=Alt-right figure Nick Fuentes praised Putin for trying to 'liberate Ukraine' 2 weeks after GOP lawmakers attended an event he hosted|publisher=Business Insider India|March 17, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meneame.net/m/actualidad/nick-fuentes-figura-alt-right-elogio-putin-intentar-liberar-2|title=Nick Fuentes, figura de la Alt-right, elogió a Putin por intentar "liberar Ucrania" 2 semanas después de que legisladores del GOP asistieran a un acto organizado por él|language=es|publisher=menéame|March 17, 2022}}</ref> | | He has also praised [[Putin]] "for trying to liberate Ukraine" saying that it is "not aggression" and are "not unreasonable" by trying to "de-Nazify Ukraine". 2 weeks after Republican lawmakers attended an event he hosted.<ref name=Praises>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/world/news/alt-right-figure-nick-fuentes-praised-putin-for-trying-to-liberate-ukraine-2-weeks-after-gop-lawmakers-attended-an-event-he-hosted/articleshow/90282312.cms|title=Alt-right figure Nick Fuentes praised Putin for trying to 'liberate Ukraine' 2 weeks after GOP lawmakers attended an event he hosted|publisher=Business Insider India|March 17, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meneame.net/m/actualidad/nick-fuentes-figura-alt-right-elogio-putin-intentar-liberar-2|title=Nick Fuentes, figura de la Alt-right, elogió a Putin por intentar "liberar Ucrania" 2 semanas después de que legisladores del GOP asistieran a un acto organizado por él|language=es|publisher=menéame|March 17, 2022}}</ref> |
| | + | =Education and early career== |
| | + | Fuentes graduated from Lyons Township High School, and was president of the school's student council. |
| | + | [[File:Charlottesville Ukraine.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Charlotteslville white supremacists received training from [[Ukrainian Nazis]].<ref>https://worldbeyondwar.org/letter-charlottesville-ukraine/</ref>]] |
| | + | On August 12, 2017, he flew from [[Chicago]] to [[Virginia]] to attend the Second Day of the infamous ''Unite The Right'' rally in [[Charlottesville]], to protest the removal of the [[Robert E. Lee]] Statue. Fuentes claimed that the majority of protesters in attendance were not [[KKK]] members, nor were they [[neo-Nazis]]. Up until then, Fuentes had been attending Boston University, but left after receiving several death threats, and declared that he wished to move to Auburn University. He applied for transfer admission to Auburn University in fall of 2017, but he did not confirm his enrollment on time.<ref>[https://www.al.com/opinion/2017/08/if_alt-rights_nicholas_fuentes.html ''Nicholas Fuentes was admitted to Auburn in May for 2017 fall semester, school says; he must reapply for spring''] - AL.com</ref> |
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| | After being tricked and having Fuentes at a dinner, Trump clarified he 'had never heard of' Nick Fuentes and 'had no idea' about his antisemitic views.<ref>Singman, Brooke (November 20, 2022) [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-fires-back-loser-mcconnell-says-fuentes-views-werent-expressed-wouldnt-have-been-accepted "Trump fires back at 'loser' McConnell, says Fuentes' views 'wouldn't have been accepted' if raised at dinner."] '' Fox News''. ''Trump said he 'had never heard of' Nick Fuentes and 'had no idea' about his antisemitic views.''</ref> | | After being tricked and having Fuentes at a dinner, Trump clarified he 'had never heard of' Nick Fuentes and 'had no idea' about his antisemitic views.<ref>Singman, Brooke (November 20, 2022) [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-fires-back-loser-mcconnell-says-fuentes-views-werent-expressed-wouldnt-have-been-accepted "Trump fires back at 'loser' McConnell, says Fuentes' views 'wouldn't have been accepted' if raised at dinner."] '' Fox News''. ''Trump said he 'had never heard of' Nick Fuentes and 'had no idea' about his antisemitic views.''</ref> |
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