what are groypers

The Groypers are a loosely organized movement of far-right, white nationalist, and Christian nationalist activists primarily in the United States. They take their name from the "Groyper" toad image, a racist-coded variation of the Pepe the Frog meme, often associated with the alt-right. Emerging offline around 2019, the Groypers are followers of figures like Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist and Holocaust denier. The movement seeks to push and normalize white nationalist ideas within mainstream conservatism, particularly targeting younger generations such as Generation Z. The Groypers hold beliefs opposing liberal values, feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and progressive ideology. They see shifting racial and cultural demographics as an existential threat to white European-American identity and culture. They advocate for strict immigration policies to prevent what they perceive as an influx likely to boost Democratic votes. The Groypers criticize mainstream conservatives for being too moderate and unwilling to confront these issues, aiming to pull the conservative movement further toward their far-right nationalist ideology. Their movement also frames itself within a version of Christian nationalism, emphasizing traditional Christian values. The group has been described as antisemitic, homophobic, nativist, sexist, and fascist, and has been involved in provocative actions including the January 6 US Capitol attack.