Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has acknowledged the rise of white nationalist Nick Fuentes, who has become increasingly popular since the death of far-right commentator Charlie Kirk. During his show, Carlson praised Fuentes' talent as a talker and stated that attempts to silence him have not been successful.
Fuentes has made appearances on various conservative shows, including Jones' Infowars and Owens' podcast, and has gained over 100,000 followers on X and Rumble since Kirk's death. His podcast reached the No. 1 trending spot on Spotify before it was removed for violating hate speech policies.
However, Fuentes has quietly settled a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from a confrontation at his Berwyn home last November, where he pepper-sprayed and pushed a woman who came to his door after her address was leaked online.
Fuentes' rise to prominence is attributed to his ability to connect with the alt-right movement, which has been ostracized by mainstream Republicans. Carlson recognizes Fuentes as someone who embodies the persistence of this movement.
Fuentes himself describes himself as "basically through infiltration" of the Republican Party, aiming to push it further right and appeal to a younger generation of conservatives. His followers, known as Groypers, have targeted various parts of young Republican organizing, including Kirk's nonprofit student program Turning Point USA.
In an interview with Agence France-Presse in 2016, Fuentes expressed support for social justice and equality for women, but later publicly backed Trump and became associated with the white supremacist movement. Despite this, he claims to be a moderate and has denied involvement in Kirk's death.
Fuentes' popularity is attributed to his charismatic personality and ability to connect with his followers through livestreaming, who pay $10 for a comment to appear on his show. However, his defense of Groypers has been met with disdain from some of his own followers, who accuse him of being divisive and insensitive.
The settlement of the battery charge and Fuentes' continued rise in popularity have raised concerns about the consequences of hate speech and online bigoted rhetoric. The case serves as a reminder that there are repercussions for promoting discrimination and hate, even in the digital age.
Fuentes has made appearances on various conservative shows, including Jones' Infowars and Owens' podcast, and has gained over 100,000 followers on X and Rumble since Kirk's death. His podcast reached the No. 1 trending spot on Spotify before it was removed for violating hate speech policies.
However, Fuentes has quietly settled a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from a confrontation at his Berwyn home last November, where he pepper-sprayed and pushed a woman who came to his door after her address was leaked online.
Fuentes' rise to prominence is attributed to his ability to connect with the alt-right movement, which has been ostracized by mainstream Republicans. Carlson recognizes Fuentes as someone who embodies the persistence of this movement.
Fuentes himself describes himself as "basically through infiltration" of the Republican Party, aiming to push it further right and appeal to a younger generation of conservatives. His followers, known as Groypers, have targeted various parts of young Republican organizing, including Kirk's nonprofit student program Turning Point USA.
In an interview with Agence France-Presse in 2016, Fuentes expressed support for social justice and equality for women, but later publicly backed Trump and became associated with the white supremacist movement. Despite this, he claims to be a moderate and has denied involvement in Kirk's death.
Fuentes' popularity is attributed to his charismatic personality and ability to connect with his followers through livestreaming, who pay $10 for a comment to appear on his show. However, his defense of Groypers has been met with disdain from some of his own followers, who accuse him of being divisive and insensitive.
The settlement of the battery charge and Fuentes' continued rise in popularity have raised concerns about the consequences of hate speech and online bigoted rhetoric. The case serves as a reminder that there are repercussions for promoting discrimination and hate, even in the digital age.
?! He's like totally riding the wave of hate speech and bigotry online 
! I mean, I get it, some people might see him as a breath of fresh air or something 
but like, come on! Pepper-spraying someone who showed up at his door? That's low 
. And now he's trying to pass himself off as a moderate? Give me a break 
. I'm all for free speech and all that jazz, but there's a fine line between expressing your opinions and promoting hate 
. And let's not forget about the whole Groyper thing 
... like, what even is that? 
Anyway, I hope he gets some consequences for his actions 
! #HateSpeechHasConsequences #NoToBigotry #FreeSpeechDoesntMeanAnarchy
like, he pepper sprays some woman at her doorstep and gets off scot free? and now he's basically being enabled by tucker carlson who's literally praising his "talent" as a talker... i mean, what even is that? it's not like fuentes is promoting any real ideas or solutions, he's just spewing hate and getting more followers because of it. 
and now he's making bank off his podcast with people paying $10 to be on the show... it's so disgusting. we need to take action against this kind of toxic behavior online, before it's too late 
. The fact that he's making bank off of his show is just the cherry on top - a clear profit motive for spewing hate and intolerance... it's disgusting 
. And what's really concerning is how the mainstream Republican party seems to be embracing this kind of rhetoric, without pushing back against it. It's like they're afraid to lose votes or something 
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. And the fact that Fuentes has a following of young people who are influenced by his rhetoric is super concerning 
. We need to be teaching our kids about empathy, kindness, and respect, not how to spread hate and intolerance.
. And have you seen those numbers of people tuning in to his podcast? Like 100k+ on X and Rumble? That's some concerning stuff 
. I mean, pepper-spraying someone over a leaked address? That's a whole different level 
. And let's be real, Fuentes' history is super sketchy – from supporting women's equality to backing white supremacy 
. The fact that he's using livestreaming to connect with his followers and getting paid for it? It's like he's monetizing hate 
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like that misdemeanor battery charge he settled last November 
He's basically using his charisma and livestreaming to build a following, but at what cost? 
He's like a master puppeteer, pulling strings and making people dance to his beat 
. And those Groypers are all about him, like he's some kinda hero 
. But, on the flip side, can we talk about how Fuentes has got some major red flags? 
Like, seriously, who pepper-sprays someone at their doorstep?