Conservative commentator Nick Fuentes has recently put forth the idea that not all aspects of woke culture are negative.
During an interview with YouTuber Andrew Callahan, Fuentes, at 27 years old, argued that woke culture may have some long-term positive effects. He stated, “I don’t think all Wakeism is bad. I really think it’s made people more respectful and empathetic,” while appearing on Callahan’s channel, Andrew Callahan’s Channel 5.
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Nick Fuentes believes WOKE wasn’t all bad
“I don’t think all Weichism is bad. I really think it’s made people more respectful and empathetic.” pic.twitter.com/6SGn0Rb4Gi
— Fuentes Updates (@FuentesUpdates) July 24, 2026
He also noted, “Wey-ism has gone too far. Edgelords have gone too far…I think we’re at a middle ground between saying the most extreme thing you can think of with no regard for anyone and claiming, ‘Everything is racist…you should lose your job,'” referring to a balance he’s observed. (Related: California Republican Party plans to block candidates aligned with Nick Fuentes)
By “edgelord,” he referred to individuals who make shockingly exaggerated statements online, often to provoke reactions. merriam webster.
Fuentes expressed a thought on finding a “middle ground that’s probably classy and tastefully offensive in small amounts,” while Hunter chuckled in agreement.
“Honestly, 20 years ago, as a kid, I think there was a lot of brutality and hateful attitudes. Today, the younger generation—whether or not they identify as leftist—seems to be more respectful toward different ideas, lifestyles, and cultures,” Fuentes shared.
He humorously remarked, “We always joke that I’m far-right or some kind of white supremacist and I’m Mexican.”
Fuentes also drew attention for his striking phrasing regarding those who view the Confederacy positively during the Civil War. “These hillbillies killed 1 million white people to keep black people in America! They are the least based military in history!!!”
Nick Fuentes leaves Confederate Army
“These hillbillies killed 1 million white people to keep black people in America! They are the least based army in history!!!” pic.twitter.com/AVn8kb8Nb5
— Fuentes Updates (@FuentesUpdates) July 16, 2026
With a substantial online following, Fuentes engages audiences through his streams discussing political issues and current events.
In 2022, he notably had dinner with former President Donald Trump and rapper Kanye West.
