Richard Bertrand Spencer is an American neo-Nazi, antisemitic conspiracy theorist, and white supremacist. Spencer claimed to have coined the term "alt-right" and was the most prominent advocate of the
Spencer in 2016
White nationalist protesters clash with police during the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The alt-right is a far-right and white nationalist movement. A largely online phenomenon, the alt-right originated in the United States during the late 2000s before increasing in popularity and establ
Richard B. Spencer
…Spencer (born May 11, 1978) is an American neo-Nazi, antisemitic conspiracy theorist, and white supremacist. Spencer claimed to have coined the term "alt-right" and was the most prominent advocate of the alt-right movement from its earliest days. He has advocated for the reconstitution of the European Union…
An alt-right supporter at the 2017 March 4 Trump rally in Saint Paul, Minnesota, holding a sign that says, "Deplorables and alt right unite". A depiction of Pepe the Frog has been digitally removed from the lower left corner of the man's sign due to copyright issues.
The American white nationalist ideologue Jared Taylor became a revered figure among the alt-right; events organized by his American Renaissance group were attended by many alt-right members.
Richard B. Spencer claimed to have coined the term "alternative right" in 2008.
The Daily Stormer is named for the Nazi tabloid Der Stürmer, known for its antisemitic caricatures. This 1934 billboard for Der Stürmer reads "With Der Stürmer against Judea. The Jews are our misfortune".