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.

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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August 18, 1998: Nicholas Joseph Fuentes Born

On August 18, 1998, Nicholas Joseph Fuentes was born in Illinois, United States. He would later become a far-right political commentator and live streamer.

2016: Fuentes able to recall speeches dating back to 2016 campaign.

In 2016, Trump seemed very taken by Nick Fuentes and impressed that the 24-year-old was able to rattle off statistics and recall speeches dating back to his 2016 campaign.

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.

2017: Unite the Right Rally and Dropping out of Boston University

In 2017, Nicholas Fuentes attended the Unite the Right rally and subsequently dropped out of Boston University after receiving death threats over his media persona, statements, and attendance of the rally.

2017: Dropped out after freshman year

In 2017, Nicholas Fuentes dropped out of Boston University after completing his freshman year and negotiated with his parents to pursue his endeavors for one year.

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.

April 2018: Spoke at American Renaissance Conference

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

November 2019: Disrupting TPUSA Events

Throughout November 2019, Nicholas Fuentes's supporters were present at many of Charlie Kirk's public speaking events, which featured guest speakers including Donald Trump Jr., Lara Trump, and Kimberly Guilfoyle. These campaigns frequently involved asking questions that prompted viewers to look up far-right and antisemitic conspiracy theories and hoaxes online.

December 2019: Confronted Ben Shapiro

In December 2019, Nicholas Fuentes confronted conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro outside a TPUSA event in West Palm Beach, Florida, asking why he had delivered a speech at Stanford University criticizing him.

2019: Groyper Movement and Groyper Wars

By 2019, America First had attracted a cult following, who refer to themselves as "Groypers". During the 2019 "Groyper Wars", they disrupted events hosted by TPUSA and others with provocative questions on immigration, Israel, and cultural issues.

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2019: Earned associate degree

In 2019, Nicholas Fuentes earned an associate degree at the College of DuPage.

2019: Groyper War

In 2019, Nicholas Fuentes's followers heckled Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA events, referred to as the "Groyper War", to push for more extreme right-wing positions.

November 2020: Relocated Livestreaming Operations

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

December 8, 2020: Received Large Bitcoin Donation

On December 8, 2020, Nicholas Fuentes received approximately $250,000 worth of Bitcoin as part of a large donation from a French man, leading to an FBI investigation.

December 12, 2020: Speech at Freedom Plaza

On December 12, 2020, Nicholas Fuentes spoke to a crowd of supporters at Freedom Plaza, stating that the Founding Fathers would take the country back by force if necessary.

December 2020: Fuentes reportedly has an altercation on a flight over mask mandates

In December 2020, Nick Fuentes reportedly had an altercation on a flight over mask mandates, and has frequently spread conspiracy theories and misinformation surrounding the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines.

December 2020: Led 'Destroy the GOP' Chant

In December 2020, at a pro-Trump protest in Washington, D.C., Nicholas Fuentes led a crowd to chant "Destroy the GOP" and encouraged them to sit out the United States Senate special runoff election in Georgia.

2020: Established AFPAC

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

2020: Discussed killing state legislators

On January 4, 2021, Nicholas Fuentes discussed killing state legislators who were unwilling to overturn the results of the 2020 election, while claiming he was not advising it.

January 4, 2021: Discussed Killing State Legislators

On January 4, 2021, Nicholas Fuentes discussed killing state legislators who were unwilling to overturn the results of the 2020 election, while claiming he was not advising it.

February 2021: Video Played at Trump Impeachment Trial

In February 2021, a video of Nicholas Fuentes's speech was played during the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump by House delegate Stacey Plaskett.

2021: Spoke at Events Preceding Capitol Attack

In 2021, Nicholas Fuentes spoke at events preceding the January 6 United States Capitol attack.

January 19, 2022: Subpoenaed by January 6 Committee

On January 19, 2022, the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack issued a subpoena to Nicholas Fuentes.

2022: Dinner with Trump and West

In 2022, Nicholas Fuentes and Kanye West had a private dinner with Donald Trump.

November 10, 2024: Fuentes allegedly pepper-sprays activist Marla Rose at his home

On November 10, 2024, activist Marla Rose approached Nick Fuentes's home and attempted to ring his doorbell. Fuentes allegedly pepper-sprayed Rose before pushing her down his front steps and taking her phone, which she was using to film the interaction.

November 2024: Fuentes's home address is doxed on Twitter

In November 2024, the address of Nick Fuentes's Berwyn, Illinois home was doxed on Twitter in response to Fuentes mocking abortion advocates with his tweet "Your body, my choice".

December 18, 2024: Armed man shows up at Fuentes's home

On December 18, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. (CST), a man armed with a pistol and a crossbow showed up at Nick Fuentes's home. The man, identified as 24-year-old John Lyons, was suspected of killing a mother and her two adult children earlier in the day. Lyons was fatally shot after exchanging gunfire with police.

2024: Launched Groyper War 2

In 2024, Nicholas Fuentes launched "Groyper War 2" against Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign; using memes, trolling, and protests.

2024: Trump seemed scripted and unlike himself during his recent 2024 campaign announcement speech.

In 2024, during Trump's campaign announcement speech, Fuentes told the president he preferred him to be "authentic", and that Trump seemed scripted and unlike himself. Trump responded, "You like it better when I just speak off the cuff."

December 2025: Fuentes reaches plea agreement for battery charge

In December 2025, Nick Fuentes reached a plea agreement under which he must complete 75 hours of community service, attend an anger management course, pay restitution for the damaged phone, and apologize to Rose in court, with the charge to be dismissed if he fulfills these terms by January 23, 2026.

2025: Fuentes claims his antisemitic views toned down

In 2025, Nick Fuentes claimed that his antisemitic views had toned down as he aged, though The New York Times stated that "A review of Mr. Fuentes's recent remarks indicates otherwise."

January 23, 2026: Charge to be dismissed if Fuentes fulfills plea agreement terms by January 23, 2026

The plea agreement requires that Nick Fuentes complete 75 hours of community service, attend an anger management course, pay restitution for the damaged phone, and apologize to Rose in court, with the charge to be dismissed if he fulfills these terms by January 23, 2026.