A "Groyper" refers to a member or follower of an alt-right, white nationalist, and Christian nationalist movement led by Nick Fuentes. The group is named after a cartoon amphibian called "Groyper," a variant of the internet meme Pepe the Frog. Groypers are known for their extremely conservative views, promoting white nationalism, traditional Christian values, and opposing immigration, feminism, and LGBTQ rights. They have been active in attempting to influence mainstream conservatism in the United States, often clashing with more moderate conservative figures and organizations. The movement has been involved in notable events like the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack and has been described as antisemitic, homophobic, and far-right extremist.
Ideology and Actions
Groypers emphasize American nationalism and Christian conservatism but hold views widely recognized as white nationalist and extremist. They oppose immigration and globalism and criticize mainstream conservative groups for being too moderate or insufficiently nationalist. They have used provocative tactics to expose what they see as failures of mainstream conservatism, often targeting conservative events and figures they consider "fake conservatives".
Cultural and Political Impact
The term "Groyper" rose to prominence during conflicts within the conservative movement in 2019, known as the "Groyper Wars," where followers disrupted events hosted by mainstream conservative groups like Turning Point USA. The group uses the Groyper meme, a frog cartoon similar to Pepe the Frog, as its symbol, representing their identity online and in activist circles.
In summary, Groypers are part of a far-right movement with a distinct nationalist and extremist Christian conservative agenda, seeking to shift the American right-wing political landscape further to the right.
