Tags: jd-vance, peter-thiel, donald-trump, elon-musk, tucker-carlson
Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens’s criticisms of Nicholas J. Fuentes are addressed, along with Fuentes’s denial of being a federal informant. J.D. Vance’s alleged connections to the “deep state,” including figures like Peter Thiel and Rebecca Mercer, are also examined.
Nicholas J. Fuentes opened his America First broadcast by addressing recent accusations leveled against him by prominent figures, including Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson. He characterized the attacks as a coordinated effort to discredit him due to his rising popularity and increasingly influential critiques of U.S. foreign policy and the political establishment. The broadcast focused specifically on allegations that he is a federal informant, claims he vehemently denied, presenting an extensive timeline of events surrounding January 6th and the subsequent freezing and unfreezing of his assets by the Department of Justice. He highlighted the suspicious timing of these accusations, emerging just as his show gained significant traction for its coverage of the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. This escalating conflict, he argued, is a direct result of Israeli influence and the machinations of a “deep state” seeking to undermine the America First movement.
The core of the defense revolved around a detailed account of a substantial Bitcoin donation received in December 2020, weeks before the January 6th events. This $250,000 donation, according to chain analysis, a CIA-backed cryptocurrency analytics firm, originated from a French computer programmer who subsequently died by suicide. The programmer’s suicide note, published on his blog, indicated his intention to bequeath his funds to individuals he believed were defending Western civilization. The size and foreign origin of this transaction, coupled with the host’s prominent role in the Stop the Steal movement, drew the attention of federal authorities investigating potential foreign financing of the January 6th events. The Department of Justice subsequently froze the associated bank account. However, the funds were released six months later, with the DOJ explicitly stating they were withdrawing their initial seizure request based on proceeds of money laundering, wire fraud, and threat violations. This withdrawal, the host argued, demonstrates the government’s acknowledgement that the donation was legitimate and unconnected to any illegal activity. Furthermore, testimony given under oath before the House Select Committee on January 6th affirmed that the host had never been interviewed by law enforcement or turned over any devices, directly contradicting the informant allegations.
The DOJ’s protective order releasing the funds, shared on-screen during the broadcast, further substantiated this claim. The order, dated July 21, 2021, explicitly withdrew the January 23rd freeze request, citing a lack of evidence linking the funds to illicit activities. This six-month timeframe, precisely the legal limit for asset freezes without charges, reinforced the argument that the government’s investigation yielded no evidence of wrongdoing. Further bolstering this defense, the host presented evidence that he was included on a list of potential targets for prosecution compiled by former Attorney General Bill Barr in collaboration with the January 6th committee. This list, obtained by Project Veritas from a whistleblower, included prominent figures like Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuliani, alongside the host’s name. The inclusion on this list, he argued, further supports the idea that he was under scrutiny, not as a collaborator, but as a target of the government’s investigation. He contrasted his situation with that of individuals like Brandon Straka and Ray Epps, both charged in connection with January 6th, who, according to reports, cooperated with authorities and received lighter sentences. This cooperation, the host implied, was indicative of their role as informants, a stark contrast to his own lack of interaction with law enforcement.
The concluding analysis underscored the blatant hypocrisy of the accusations. He argued that his critics, deeply embedded within the establishment, were attempting to discredit him using the same tactics historically employed by the FBI against groups like the Black Panther Party – a tactic known as “bad jacketing”. This tactic, he argued, involves spreading false rumors and manufacturing evidence to create suspicion and isolate individuals. He highlighted the irony of individuals connected to powerful institutions, many of whom are not even American citizens, accusing him, a Chicago native from a working-class background, of being a government operative. The timing of the attacks, coinciding with his exposé of Tucker Carlson and JD Vance’s connections to the “deep state” and Israel, further exposed the true motivations behind these accusations. He challenged his accusers to produce concrete evidence of his alleged collaboration with law enforcement, emphasizing the complete absence of any such proof. The broadcast concluded with a defiant message, reiterating the host’s commitment to his America First message and his resolve to continue challenging the established power structures, regardless of the consequences. He called upon his viewers to continue supporting his work and to remain vigilant against the machinations of those seeking to silence dissenting voices.
The second major topic of the broadcast centered on JD Vance, the Republican Senator from Ohio and former running mate of Donald Trump. The host argued that Vance is a “deep state” operative being groomed to usurp the America First movement on behalf of established power structures and pro-Israel interests. This analysis stemmed from the previous segment’s discussion of the coordinated attacks against the host, which he directly linked to his criticisms of Vance. He argued that these attacks were intended to silence his dissenting voice and protect Vance’s carefully crafted image as a populist outsider. The core of this critique revolved around Vance’s deep ties to Peter Thiel, the billionaire venture capitalist and co-founder of Palantir Technologies, a company specializing in data analytics and surveillance software extensively used by government agencies, including the CIA. The host framed Thiel as a central figure in the “deep state,” alleging his involvement in developing and expanding the surveillance apparatus. He highlighted Thiel’s early mentorship of Vance, his significant financial contributions to Vance’s political campaigns, and his instrumental role in lobbying Trump to select Vance as his running mate. These connections, the host argued, demonstrate Vance’s deep embeddedness within the establishment, despite his carefully cultivated image as a populist outsider.
This narrative extended to include David Sacks, another member of the so-called “PayPal Mafia” alongside Thiel and Elon Musk. Sacks, like Thiel, has been a major financial backer of Vance’s political career and hosted a high-profile fundraiser for Vance and Trump, further solidifying Vance’s ties to Silicon Valley elites. The host also underscored Vance’s connection to David Frum, a prominent neoconservative figure who coined the term “axis of evil” and served as a speechwriter for George W. Bush. Frum’s early endorsement and mentorship of Vance, according to the host, further exposed Vance’s neoconservative leanings and his alignment with the establishment foreign policy agenda. The broadcast then delved into Vance’s connections to Rebecca Mercer, a major Republican donor who has funded various conservative initiatives, including Steve Bannon’s Breitbart News and the now-defunct Parler social media platform. The host argued that Mercer’s influence extends to Vance’s political network, further entrenching him within the established power structure. He pointed to the $15 million investment from Mercer’s 1789 Capital into Tucker Carlson’s media venture as evidence of this interconnected network of influence, suggesting a coordinated effort to control the narrative and promote figures aligned with their interests.
The broadcast highlighted Vance’s public statements and actions as further evidence of his true allegiances. He cited Vance’s advocacy for increased military intervention in Iran and his close relationship with pro-Israel organizations as examples of his departure from genuine America First principles. He contrasted Vance’s pro-interventionist stance with his own predictions and warnings about the dangers of escalating conflict with Iran, emphasizing the accuracy of his own analysis and Vance’s alignment with the establishment’s foreign policy agenda. He emphasized Vance’s statement in favor of bombing Iran, made shortly after his nomination as Trump’s running mate, as a clear indication of his hawkish foreign policy views. He also noted Vance’s attendance at events hosted by the Quincy Institute, a think tank known for promoting a more interventionist approach to foreign policy.
The analysis culminated in the assertion that Vance’s rise to prominence represents a calculated effort by the “deep state” to co-opt and ultimately neutralize the America First movement. He drew parallels between Vance’s trajectory and the historical pattern of establishment figures infiltrating and subverting populist movements to maintain control. He pointed to Vance’s rapid ascent from Never Trump author to vice-presidential nominee, facilitated by powerful figures like Thiel, Musk, and Carlson, as evidence of this calculated maneuver. The concluding argument centered on the imperative to expose and oppose Vance’s candidacy in 2028, characterizing him as a Trojan horse for the establishment and a threat to genuine America First principles. The host challenged his audience to investigate Vance’s connections and to remain skeptical of his populist rhetoric, emphasizing the importance of independent thought and critical analysis in the face of coordinated disinformation campaigns. He called for a renewed commitment to the core tenets of the America First movement, urging his viewers to resist the attempts to co-opt and subvert their agenda.