"Fuentes has repeatedly praised Hitler, likened "organized Jewry" to a "transnational gang," said that women should be "subordinate" to their husband, and called Chicago "nigger hell." In our text exchange, I reminded him of a clip from 2019 in which he said Jim Crow "was better for them; it's better for us." "What that 10 seconds clip from 7 years ago that is clearly a joke?" he responded. "You think thats a fair characterization of my body of work?""
"This is characteristically Fuentes. His winking, joking-until-he-isn't approach has helped him amass a loyal following-his fans call themselves "Groypers." Carlson explained in his interview that he wanted to speak with the influencer because "I don't think Fuentes is going away," and that despite attempts to unseat him, "he's bigger than ever." Following the backlash, Carlson doubled down, telling Megyn Kelly last week that Fuentes is "the single most influential commentator among young men.""
Nick Fuentes, a white-nationalist influencer, appeared on The Tucker Carlson Show, provoking a debate about mainstreaming extremist figures within conservatism. Fuentes has praised Hitler, compared "organized Jewry" to a "transnational gang," advocated female subordination, used racial slurs, and defended past Jim Crow remarks as a joke. He responded dismissively when challenged, using a "HAHA" iMessage tapback. His followers, called Groypers, remain loyal. Carlson defended interviewing him and called him influential among young men, while backlash split conservative leaders, with some amplifying support and others distancing themselves. The episode intensified disputes over acceptance boundaries in the Republican coalition.
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