Groyper Movement
The Groyper Movement is a nationalist activist group led by Nick Fuentes, originating in 2019 from online meme communities centered on the Groyper frog character. It gained prominence through "Groyper Wars," where members disrupted Turning Point USA events to challenge speakers like Charlie Kirk on immigration, foreign aid, and conservatism. Key roles include Fuentes as primary organizer, alongside figures like Christian Secor and online influencers. The group hosts America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC) annually. As of 2024, it continues online activism, supporting Trump-aligned causes while criticizing GOP establishment amid election cycles and platform restrictions.
Says vs Does
What they claim vs what their actions show
🎯 Primary Loyalties (Ranked)
- White identity politics
- Anti-Zionism and antisemitism
- Christian nationalism
- Immigration restrictionism
đź“‹ Actions That Prove It
- âś“Disrupted Turning Point USA events in 2019 by questioning speakers like Charlie Kirk on U.S. aid to Israel, promotion of homosexuality, and immigration policies
- âś“Organized America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC) starting in 2020 as an alternative to CPAC, featuring speakers like Nick Fuentes and Patrick Casey
- âś“Nick Fuentes attended the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, where participants chanted white supremacist slogans
- âś“Publicly supported Kanye West's political activities in 2022 following his antisemitic statements, including appearing together at events
⚠️ Contradictions
- •Publicly position as mainstream conservatives while engaging in antisemitic rhetoric, such as Fuentes' references to 'ZOG' and Holocaust denialism
- •Claim opposition to foreign entanglements yet focus disruptions on U.S.-Israel relations rather than broader neoconservative wars
- •Advocate populist 'America First' while centralizing influence around Fuentes' personal leadership and online streaming platform
Career Background
- •Nick Fuentes: Founder and leader of the Groyper Army (2019-present); organizer of America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC, 2020-present); former Youth Republican National Convention delegate (2016)
- •Patrick Casey: Early influencer via Identity Evropa connection (pre-2019, later distanced)
- •Tyler Russell (aka 'Barkeep') and Laura Loomer: Prominent Groyper activists and trolls during 'Groyper Wars' (2019)
Endorsements
- •Given: Endorsed Kanye West's 2022 presidential bid; supported Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and other 'America First' Republicans in 2022 midterms; backed Trump in 2024 primaries despite criticisms
- •Received: Limited mainstream; indirect alignment with Trump via 2022 Mar-a-Lago dinner; praised by some paleoconservatives like Steve Bannon (loose)
- •Criticized/Targeted: Opposed Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk and mainstream conservatives
Affiliations & Memberships
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