Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Conservative Politics Fractured: The Rise of the 'Groypers' and Nick Fuentes
Imagine the group of people who like a certain kind of political idea, like conservatives.
But, there's a smaller, newer group within them that doesn't think the main conservative leaders are conservative *enough*.
This new group is called the 'Groypers,' and they really like a person named Nick Fuentes.
Nick Fuentes has some very strong, far-right ideas, like being a white nationalist.
The Groypers follow him, and they sometimes try to interrupt or argue with the main conservative leaders at their events.
They think the main leaders aren't tough or nationalistic enough.
The name 'Groyper' comes from an internet cartoon character.
Some big conservative voices are worried about this Groyper group and what they stand for.
Nick Fuentes, an avowed white nationalist, leads a movement of young men known as 'Groypers'.
Groypers are characterized by their fealty to Fuentes and are seen as opposing more mainstream conservative figures.
The Groyper movement originated on internet forums like 4chan and Discord, with Fuentes' show 'America First' on Rumble as a central platform.
Fuentes and his followers have confronted and disrupted events of established conservatives, such as Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA.
Prominent conservative figures like Ben Shapiro and Marc Thiessen have publicly criticized and warned against the Groyper movement.
- Who
- Nick Fuentes and his supporters, known as Groypers, along with prominent conservative figures like Tucker Carlson, Charlie Kirk, and Ben Shapiro.
- What
- A schism within the US conservative movement, characterized by the rise of Nick Fuentes and his 'Groyper' followers who oppose more mainstream conservative figures and ideologies.
- When
- The Groyper movement began to emerge around 2017. Significant confrontations with established conservatives occurred in 2019 and 2024. Recent attention to the phenomenon has occurred in November 2024.
- Where
- Primarily online on platforms like Rumble and Discord, with confrontations extending to events organized by conservative groups.
- Why
- Groypers, led by Fuentes, feel that mainstream conservatives like Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk have not moved far enough to the right and are not sufficiently nationalistic or Christian.
Groyper Movement Perspective
Mainstream Conservative/Critic Perspective
Ideological Focus
Groyper Movement Perspective
The Groyper movement is defined by fealty to Nick Fuentes, with ideology being secondary to fandom and posture.
Mainstream Conservative/Critic Perspective
Groypers follow Nick Fuentes, whose ideology includes white nationalism, anti-Zionism, opposition to feminism, and traditionalism, but some critics argue the movement's appeal is more about a rebellious posture and fandom than deep ideological commitment.
Relationship with Established Conservatives
Groyper Movement Perspective
Established conservatives like Charlie Kirk are seen as too moderate and not Christian nationalist enough, leading to confrontations and 'wars' with their events.
Mainstream Conservative/Critic Perspective
Groypers actively disrupt events of established conservatives like Charlie Kirk, viewing them as 'arch enemies' for not being extreme enough in their nationalism and for their stances on issues like Israel. Nick Fuentes has declared 'war' on the Trump campaign for not being nationalistic enough.
Online vs. Real-World Tactics
Groyper Movement Perspective
Groypers favor online confrontation and trolling as a tactic.
Mainstream Conservative/Critic Perspective
While Groypers primarily engage in online confrontation, they have also engaged in real-world disruptions at conservative events. The term 'Groyper' itself is described as standing for a racist, mischievous trolling movement.
- Nick Fuentes
- Avowed white nationalist and leader of the Groypers.
- Groypers
- Supporters of Nick Fuentes; a movement that originated on 4chan and Discord.
- America First Foundation
- Nick Fuentes' organization championing nationalism, Christianity, and traditionalism, denouncing 'immoral ideologies like zionism, nihilism, and liberal multiculturalism'.
- Charlie Kirk
- Prominent conservative personality, considered an 'arch enemy' by Groypers.
- Groyper Origin
- Derived from 'Groyper,' a character related to Pepe the Frog, originating from 4chan.
- Recent Antagonism
- Declared 'war' on Trump's third presidential campaign in August 2024 for not being nationalistic enough, despite being a supporter and having dined with Trump.