Career Timeline of Nick Fuentes: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Nick Fuentes made an impact.

Nick Fuentes is a far-right political commentator and activist known for his white nationalist views. He hosts the America First livestream, which promotes Christian nationalism, white supremacy, misogyny, anti-LGBTQ views, and antisemitism, including Holocaust denial. His followers are called Groypers, and he is a controversial figure due to his extremist rhetoric.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

2016: Began Political Activism

In 2016, Nicholas Fuentes began his political activism after graduating from Lyons Township High School.

August 2017: Left Right Side Broadcasting Network

In August 2017, Nicholas Fuentes left Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN) following controversial comments and publicity over his attendance at the Unite the Right rally.

2017: Started America First Livestream

In 2017, Nicholas Fuentes started the episodic livestream America First.

January 2018: Ended Nationalist Review podcast

In January 2018, Nicholas Fuentes ended the Nationalist Review podcast with James Allsup due to a public falling out.

April 2018: Spoke at American Renaissance conference

In April 2018, Nicholas Fuentes spoke at the American Renaissance conference.

November 2019: Malkin fired for supporting Fuentes

In November 2019, Michelle Malkin was fired by the Young America's Foundation after 17 years due to her support for Nick Fuentes.

January 2020: Fuentes becomes most-viewed streamer on DLive

In January 2020, Nick Fuentes was the most-viewed live streamer on the DLive platform.

February 2020: Michelle Malkin speaks at first AFPAC

In February 2020, Michelle Malkin spoke at the first America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC), which was founded by Nick Fuentes.

December 12, 2020: Fuentes speaks at Freedom Plaza rally

On December 12, 2020, Nick Fuentes addressed supporters at Freedom Plaza, following the Supreme Court's decision not to hear Texas v. Pennsylvania. He asserted that his ancestors created everything good in the U.S. and that the country didn't need those who had "taken over." He also suggested that the Founding Fathers would use force to reclaim the country if necessary.

2020: First AFPAC Conference

In 2020, Nicholas Fuentes began holding an annual America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC) to establish a white supremacist conference to rival CPAC.

October 2021: Launched Cozy.tv with Alex Jones

In October 2021, Nicholas Fuentes collaborated with Alex Jones to launch his own live-streaming platform, Cozy.tv.

February 2022: Fuentes hosts third annual AFPAC event

In February 2022, Nick Fuentes hosted his third annual AFPAC event, attended by Marjorie Taylor Greene and featuring pre-recorded videos from Janice McGeachin and Paul Gosar. Greene's attendance drew criticism.

March 10, 2022: Fuentes praises Putin and Russia's invasion of Ukraine

On March 10, 2022, Nick Fuentes praised "czar Putin" for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, claiming it was to "liberate Ukraine from the Great Satan and from the evil empire in the world, which is the United States". At the AFPAC event in 2022, he expressed support for Russia's actions and mocked Kamala Harris's claims of Russian war crimes.

2022: Fuentes featured in Louis Theroux docuseries

In 2022, Nick Fuentes was prominently featured in an episode of the BBC Two docuseries Forbidden America: Extreme and Online, by Louis Theroux, exploring the American far-right online subculture.

2022: Fuentes praises Hitler and makes controversial statements

In 2022, during his speech at AFPAC, Nick Fuentes bestowed "giggling praise" on Hitler. He also claimed that Jews stood in the way of overturning Roe v. Wade, and that the Dobbs decision could lead to bans on gay marriage, sodomy, and contraceptives.

2024: Increased Visibility and Influence

Since late 2024, Nicholas Fuentes has experienced a significant increase in visibility and influence within the American right, appearing on several podcasts and streams, amassing millions of views on YouTube, Rumble, and Kick.

March 2025: Fuentes streams America First on Rumble

On March 2025, Nick Fuentes's America First was streamed on Rumble.

November 2025: Fuentes's politics on the rise

As of November 2025, following Nick Fuentes's interview with Tucker Carlson, there is a widespread sense that Fuentes's politics are on the rise. There is a marked generation gap in the conservative movement, with younger members more open to Fuentes's ideas.

2025: Appeared on Mainstream Podcasts

As Nicholas Fuentes's influence continued to rise in 2025, he began to appear on more mainstream podcasts, such as Patrick Bet-David's PBD Podcast, Bradley Martyn's Raw Talk, the Nelk Boys' Kick stream, and The Tucker Carlson Show.