Who is Richard Spencer? Controversial white supremacist endorses Kamala Harris; once shouted ‘Hail Trump’
Kamala Harris has received the support of Richard Spencer, one of the United States’ most notorious white supremacists, just three days before the election. Harris, who has strong support from Hollywood, pop culture and technology leaders, now leads her rival Donald Trump in donation numbers.
In a shocking development, Spencer, known for his extreme views and as a central figure at the 2017 Charlottesville rally, is urging his followers – once ardent Trump supporters – to support the vice president in the upcoming presidential election. In a nearly twelve-minute video on X, Spencer praised Harris as the “best manager of the American empire.”
Richard Spencer endorses Kamala Harris
On November 2, while Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were trading horns and barbs on the battlefield of Wisconsin, Richard Spencer, known for his racist and anti-Semitic views and infamous for coining the term “alt-right,” spoke his big fan who followed on X (formerly Twitter). In a video titled “Why I’m Voting for Harris,” he stated, “I want you all to know that I’m voting for Kamala Harris, and I hope you will too.”
“At the DNC she said she supports Israel 100%. She will provide Israel with lethal assistance,” said Spencer, one of 14 organizers facing financial sanctions in a civil lawsuit following the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally. He further noted that she would the region recognized and affirmed that Palestinians have the right to their own state and sovereignty. “They need a government, a legitimate organization that will allow them to live in peace, side by side with Israel. . . I criticize that, but I still think it is better than Donald Trump.”
In 2016, following Trump’s victory, the former co-editor of the now-defunct Altright.com celebrated the victory over former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by proclaiming: “Hail Trump, Hail our people, Hail victory!”
Spencer explains why he is no longer a fan of Trump
“If there is a regional conflict between Israel and Iran, it seems much more likely that Trump will not only support Israel, but participate in it and bomb Iranian nuclear facilities,” Spencer added.
Spencer expressed his admiration for the vice president and praised her adaptability, believing she aligns with a centrist approach that supports rational governance and democratic principles. He plans to vote for her and other Democrats in Montana, citing figures like Sen. John Tester and House candidate Monica Tranel. Disappointed with Trump, he criticized him for shutting down important discussions and promoting foolish ideas despite having supported him in the past.
“When I say it like this, the choice is very clear. I think Donald Trump and the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement bring nothing but stupidity and chaos.”
Speaking to Newsweek, Spencer, who advocates a white nationalist agenda and has been involved in several neo-Nazi events with a history of inflammatory statements about race and politics, said: “I just want someone competent to be in charge, so that something can happen, as opposed to the demonization of the other side.” He discussed the failed bipartisan border bill that Republicans blocked earlier this year. He noted that resisting efforts to improve the situation can be seen as morally wrong are considered.
