Early Life and Education of Nick Fuentes: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Nick Fuentes. From birth to education, explore key events.

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

August 18, 1998: Nicholas Joseph Fuentes Born

On August 18, 1998, Nicholas Joseph Fuentes, an American far-right political commentator, activist, and live streamer, was born.

2016: Graduation and Shift to Extreme Right

After graduating in 2016, Nicholas Fuentes, who held mainstream conservative views in high school, embraced the extreme right, according to John Keilman in the Chicago Tribune.

2017: Attendance and Dropout After Unite the Right

In 2017, Nicholas Fuentes dropped out of Boston University in connection with his attendance at the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, after receiving death threats.

2017: Dropped out and Parents Proposal

In 2017, Nicholas Fuentes dropped out of Boston University, after completing his freshman year, and proposed to his parents to give him one year to explore his career.

2019: Groyper Movement and Groyper Wars

By 2019, Nicholas Fuentes's America First had attracted a cult following known as "Groypers," who challenged mainstream conservative figures during the "Groyper Wars" by disrupting events hosted by Turning Point USA (TPUSA) with provocative questions.

November 2020: Relocated Livestreaming Operations

In November 2020, Nicholas Fuentes relocated his livestreaming operations from his parents' basement to an apartment in Berwyn, Illinois, despite telling viewers he was still working from his parents' home.

2022: Associate Degree at College of DuPage

In 2022, Nicholas Fuentes stated he received an associate degree at the College of DuPage after dropping out of Boston University, while being investigated by the January 6th Committee.

December 2024: Apparent Assassination Attempt

In December 2024, Nicholas Fuentes survived an apparent assassination attempt at his home, with the 24-year-old suspect killed by police during a shootout.