Career Timeline of Nick Fuentes: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Nicholas Joseph Fuentes is an American far-right political commentator and live streamer known for his white nationalist and antisemitic views. He hosts the America First livestream, which promotes white nationalism, white supremacy, Christian nationalism, misogyny, anti-LGBTQ views, and antisemitism, including Holocaust denial. His followers are known as Groypers, and he is a controversial figure due to his extremist rhetoric and associations.

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

2016: Began Political Activism

In 2016, after graduating high school, Nicholas Fuentes began political activism and voiced support for Donald Trump.

2016: Embraced the extreme right

In 2016, after graduating high school, Nicholas Fuentes embraced the extreme right.

April 2017: Fuentes argues First Amendment was not written for Muslims or immigrants

In April 2017, Nick Fuentes "argued the First Amendment was not written for Muslims or immigrants". He has described Islam as "a barbaric ideology that [wants] to come over and kill us".

April 2017: Controversial Comments on America First

In April 2017, during an episode of America First, Nicholas Fuentes made controversial statements regarding the First Amendment, Muslims, immigrants, and the media, leading to accusations of racism and inciting violence.

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: Attendance at Charlottesville Unite the Right Rally

Following his attendance at the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right rally, Nick Fuentes spoke positively of "a tidal wave of white identity" and sees America's "white demographic core" as central to the country's identity.

2017: Started America First and Attended Unite the Right Rally

In 2017, Nicholas Fuentes started the episodic live stream America First. He also attended the Unite the Right rally that year.

January 2018: Ended Nationalist Review Podcast

In January 2018, Nicholas Fuentes ended the Nationalist Review podcast with James Allsup.

April 2018: Spoke at American Renaissance Conference

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

November 2019: Michelle Malkin Fired by Young America's Foundation

In November 2019, Michelle Malkin was fired by the Young America's Foundation after 17 years of employment due to her support for Nick Fuentes. This highlights the controversies surrounding Fuentes and the impact on those associated with him.

November 2019: Praise for "Catholic Fascism" on America First

In a November 2019 episode of America First, Nick Fuentes praised the concept of "Catholic fascism", stating he would join Antifa if they were promoting such ideology and called for taking over the country.

2019: Fuentes featured in MTV documentary White Supremacy Destroyed My Life

In 2019, Nick Fuentes was prominently featured in the MTV documentary White Supremacy Destroyed My Life.

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January 2020: Most-Viewed Live Streamer on DLive

In January 2020, Nick Fuentes was the most-viewed live streamer on the DLive platform. This highlights his growing influence and reach within online streaming communities at the time.

February 14, 2020: YouTube Channel Terminated

On February 14, 2020, Nick Fuentes's YouTube channel was terminated for violating the platform's policies on hate speech. This action marked a significant escalation in the deplatforming efforts against Fuentes.

February 2020: Michelle Malkin Speaks at First AFPAC

In February 2020, Michelle Malkin spoke at the first America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC). This event marked a significant moment in Fuentes's efforts to establish a platform for far-right and white nationalist views.

November 2020: Relocated Livestreaming Operations

In November 2020, Nicholas Fuentes relocated his livestreaming operations from his parents' basement to an apartment in Berwyn, Illinois.

2020: Established AFPAC

In 2020, Nicholas Fuentes established the America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC), a white nationalist alternative to rival CPAC.

February 2021: Barred from Hyatt Regency Orlando

In February 2021, Nick Fuentes was barred from the Hyatt Regency Orlando after attempting to "start a commotion" during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

March 2021: Suspension from Almost All Social Media Platforms

According to ABC News in March 2021, Nick Fuentes had been suspended from "almost all" social media platforms. This widespread deplatforming limited his reach and influence.

April 2021: Salon reports Fuentes joined forces with anti-vaccine community

In April 2021, Salon reported that "Nicholas Fuentes and his 'groyper army' have joined forces with the coronavirus anti-vaccine community." That year, he embarked on an anti-vaccine speaking tour, where he promoted hoaxes about COVID-19 vaccines.

July 2021: Removed from CPAC for Harassing Journalist

In July 2021, Nick Fuentes was again removed from the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for harassing a journalist. This incident further contributed to his controversial public image.

July 2021: Twitter Ban

In July 2021, Twitter permanently suspended Nick Fuentes's verified account, making them one of the last mainstream social media platforms to ban Fuentes. This action further limited his reach and influence on social media.

August 2021: Fuentes praises the Taliban's governance after their takeover of Afghanistan

In August 2021, after the Afghan government fell to the Taliban, Nick Fuentes posted on Telegram, stating, "The Taliban is a conservative, religious force, the US is godless and liberal. The defeat of the US government in Afghanistan is unequivocally a positive development."

October 2021: Launched Cozy.tv

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

December 2021: Gettr Ban

In December 2021, the social media platform Gettr permanently suspended Nick Fuentes. This led to backlash from Fuentes's supporters and further complicated his presence on social media.

2021: Second AFPAC event

In 2021, The second AFPAC event was held, and Steve King and Paul Gosar presented at the conference.

February 2022: Third Annual AFPAC Event

In February 2022, Nick Fuentes hosted his third annual America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC) event. The conference was attended by Marjorie Taylor Greene, and included pre-recorded videos from Janice McGeachin and Paul Gosar. The event highlighted Alexander Dugin's growing influence on the American far-right.

March 10, 2022: Fuentes praises "czar Putin" for the Russian invasion of Ukraine

On March 10, 2022, Nick Fuentes praised "czar Putin" for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which he claimed was to "liberate Ukraine from the Great Satan and from the evil empire in the world, which is the United States". He also praised Hitler during his speech, saying that the media had been comparing Vladimir Putin to Hitler "as if that wasn't a good thing".

June 2022: Fuentes as "Kingpin of Ultranationalist Youth Movement"

In June 2022, Tess Owen, a reporter for Vice, wrote that Nick Fuentes "has positioned himself as the kingpin of the ultranationalist youth movement".

November 22, 2022: Dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Trump and West

On November 22, 2022, Donald Trump hosted Nick Fuentes and Kanye West for a dinner at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The meeting, requested by West, drew significant controversy due to Fuentes's and West's views.

November 28, 2022: Interview with Tim Pool

On November 28, 2022, political commentator Tim Pool interviewed Kanye West, Nick Fuentes, and Milo Yiannopoulos regarding West's campaign. Pool pressed West and Fuentes about their dinner with Trump and demanded an apology, which they refused, eventually walking off during the interview.

December 5, 2022: Interview with Gavin McInnes

On December 5, 2022, Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes interviewed Kanye West alongside Nick Fuentes, with the duo asserting that Hitler's reputation was "crafted by Jews". West also endorsed Fuentes's beliefs by stating that society needed to be structured around a Christian government.

2022: Fuentes expresses support for Chinese unification

In 2022, Nick Fuentes expressed support for Chinese unification, stating, "I want China to take back Taiwan, I want Russia to take back Ukraine, if for no other reason than it's time for America to be humiliated."

2022: Fuentes featured in BBC Two docuseries Forbidden America: Extreme and Online

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

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2022: Fuentes bestows "giggling praise" on Hitler at AFPAC 2022

In 2022, during his speech at AFPAC, Nick Fuentes bestowed "giggling praise" on Hitler. He also promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories against Jews and called for a "holy war" against them. He stated that "Jews stood in the way" of overturning Roe v. Wade, and that the Dobbs decision meant that "banning gay marriage is back on the menu, banning sodomy is back on the menu, banning contraceptives is back on the menu, and basically we're having something like Taliban rule in America, in a good way".

2022: Shift Away from Trump Support

In late 2022, Nick Fuentes shifted away from his longtime position of supporting Donald Trump and instead began promoting Kanye West's presidential campaign and far-right streamer Sneako.

January 25, 2023: Twitter Account Reinstated and Immediately Suspended

On January 25, 2023, Nick Fuentes's verified Twitter account was briefly reinstated. He immediately praised Adolf Hitler and the Unabomber and declared, "Jews run the news".

July 2023: Fuentes calls women "baby machines" on Fresh and Fit Podcast

In July 2023, during an appearance on the Fresh and Fit Podcast, Nick Fuentes stated that women were "baby machines" because "that's what their brains are about". He also stated that the optimal age for a wife is 16, which he states is "right when the milk is good". Fuentes also has stated that rape is "not so a big deal" and has claimed that "a lot of women want to be raped".

May 2024: X (formerly Twitter) Account Reinstated

In May 2024, Nick Fuentes's X (formerly Twitter) account was reinstated following an announcement by Elon Musk. Musk defended the decision as being in line with free speech principles, leading to controversy.

August 2024: "Groyper War 2" Against Trump's Campaign

In August 2024, Nick Fuentes began a "digital war" against Donald Trump's presidential campaign, which he dubbed "Groyper War 2". This involved directing his followers to pressure Trump on social media and threatening protests.

November 2024: Criticism of Trump Supporters and "Trumpism"

In November 2024, Nick Fuentes criticized Trump supporters for dressing in garbage bags, describing it as a moment of realization that "Trumpism was a cult". He characterized Trumpism as "a giant cult-like scam".

2024: Controversy and Criticism over Trump's Dinner with Fuentes

In 2024, the meeting between Donald Trump, Nick Fuentes, and Kanye West received significant attention and condemnation due to Fuentes's and West's antisemitism. The event raised questions over Trump's tenability as a candidate in the 2024 election.

2024: Increased Visibility and Influence

Since late 2024, Nicholas Fuentes experienced a significant increase in visibility and influence within the American right, appearing on several podcasts and streams.

March 28, 2025: America First Stream on Rumble

On March 28, 2025, Nick Fuentes streamed the America First show on Rumble.

July 2025: Criticism of Trump Over Epstein Files

In July 2025, Nick Fuentes criticized Donald Trump for refusing to release the Epstein files, describing Trump as a "scam artist". He stated that the "MAGA movement" would be seen as "the biggest scam in history".

September 2025: Attempted Rejoin and Subsequent Ban from YouTube

In September 2025, Nick Fuentes and Alex Jones attempted to rejoin YouTube after the platform announced it would be offering the reinstatement of all channels banned from the site due to political speech violations. However, YouTube banned both Fuentes and Jones hours after creating new channels.

October 2025: Fuentes endorses the enforcement of U.S. dominance over Latin America

In October 2025, Nick Fuentes endorsed the enforcement of U.S. dominance over Latin America, stating, "We are in a great power competition with China and Russia". He also expressed support for threatening Venezuela, citing the country's resources as justification and saying that the United States needed to "take their stuff", but did not support regime change.

October 2025: Tucker Carlson Interview

In late October 2025, Tucker Carlson interviewed Nicholas Fuentes on The Tucker Carlson Show, prompting condemnation and exposing conflicts amongst conservatives over antisemitism.

November 2025: Fuentes says he would take away women's right to vote if elected president

In November 2025, Nick Fuentes said that if he was elected president, he would "just take away the right to vote for tons of people. Women for sure."

November 2025: Fuentes' politics described as on the rise after Tucker Carlson interview

In November 2025, following his interview with Tucker Carlson, New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg described Nick Fuentes' politics as on the rise. Political commentator John Ganz believes there is a generation gap in the conservative movement, with younger staff members being "much more open to Fuentes' ideas".

November 16, 2025: Trump Comments on Tucker Carlson's Interview with Fuentes

On November 16, 2025, Donald Trump commented on Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes the previous month, stating, "You can't tell him who to interview. If he wants to interview Nick Fuentes — I don't know much about him, but if he wants to do it — get the word out. People have to decide."

December 8, 2025: Piers Morgan Interview

On December 8, 2025, Piers Morgan interviewed Nicholas Fuentes on Piers Morgan Uncensored.

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2025: Increased visibility on podcasts

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

January 2026: Partying to "Heil Hitler" in Miami

In January 2026, Nick Fuentes attracted considerable attention for partying to "Heil Hitler", along with other far-right figures, at a nightclub in Miami. The Miami Beach Mayor apologized for the incident and banned Fuentes from the club.