Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism

By: Alex McPhee-Browne, University of Cambridge, The Conversation

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Published: November 24, 2025

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Last Updated: 18 hours, 23 minutes ago

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By Alex McPhee-Browne, University of Cambridge

When Tucker Carlson hosted Nick Fuentes on his show last month, the response followed a familiar script. Critics condemned the platforming of a white nationalist. Defenders invoked free speech. Social media erupted.

“We’ve had some great interviews with Tucker Carlson, but you can’t tell him who to interview,” President Donald Trump said on Nov. 17, 2025. “Ultimately, people have to decide.”

Fuentes is a 27-year-old …

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