White nationalist Nick Fuentes is aiming to influence Republican candidates and voters ahead of the midterm elections. The Free Press' Tanner Nau joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Breakdown
- Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist podcaster with millions of followers, aims to infiltrate and influence the Republican Party with his extreme views. 3s
- Fuentes is revamping the America First Foundation, a 501(c)(4), to raise undisclosed funds and support candidates aligned with his agenda in the midterms. 1m 24s
- A recent friendly interview with Tucker Carlson brought Fuentes further into the spotlight, intensifying debates and divisions within the conservative movement. 2m 15s
- Fuentes' young supporters, known as Groypers, are gaining influence in political spaces, presenting a generational challenge for the Republican Party. 3m 44s
- Analysts predict the Trump White House will need to address Fuentes' influence as his movement grows among young Republican activists. 5m 56s