Right-wing influencers, including Nick Fuentes, have expressed potential opposition to Vice President JD Vance if he becomes the Republican presidential nominee in 2028, even praising Democrat Gavin Newsom. This stance highlights divisions within the right-wing movement, despite Vance being considered a frontrunner for the Republican nomination. Influencers like Clavicular and SNEAKO have made disparaging comments about Vance and his family, some of which were of a racist nature. These influencers and streamers, while controversial, do have a following among U.S. conservatives, thus potentially influencing the upcoming election.
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The firing of Tom Alter from Texas State University followed a speech at a socialist conference, and was framed as incitement to violence by the university president. The action came after a video clip, circulated by right-wing influencer Karlyn Borysenko, who has expressed extreme views, including Holocaust denial, was posted online. Borysenko, who has also appeared on Fox News, has been accused of taking a role in this larger crackdown on speech. This instance highlights the escalating role of right-wing influencers in amplifying accusations and influencing outcomes related to academic freedom, while using propaganda to push biased narratives.
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Right-wing influencers were duped to work for a covert Russian influence operation, US says. The term “duped” doesn’t quite capture the reality of the situation. These influencers willingly went along, knowing full well who was funding their efforts and why. The idea that they were innocently taken advantage of seems far-fetched when considering the money and incentives involved.
I find it perplexing how some individuals were able to see through the facade from the very beginning, while others fell prey to manipulation. Back in 2016, when the signs were already apparent to me, I warned a friend to look into the dollar/ruble exchange rate.… Continue reading
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