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A top Republican lawmaker has called on other conservative voices to reject platforming Nick Fuentes and others he deems “antisemitic, racist, anti-American, and anti-Christian.”

Some shit you should know before you dig in: If you’re unaware, Nick Fuentes is a loud voice on the far-right known for promoting white nationalist views, denying the Holocaust, and expressing admiration for Adolf Hitler (positions that have earned him widespread condemnation across the political spectrum). His critics label him a dangerous extremist whose rhetoric fuels “antisemitism and hate,” pointing to a long record of incendiary statements and associations with hate groups. Supporters, however, often frame him as an edgy provocateur challenging political correctness and say he represents a disillusioned segment of young conservatives frustrated with establishment politics. Some of these allies argue that media portrayals exaggerate his influence or distort his intent, claiming that controversial statements are taken out of context or intended as satire, not literal belief.

What’s going on now: In a notable development, House Speaker Mike Johnson has criticized efforts to give Nick Fuentes a public platform, responding directly to Fuentes’ recent interview with Tucker Carlson. “I heard a compilation of some of the worst things that Nick Fuentes has said,” Johnson told National Review. “It’s absolutely outrageous—just blatantly antisemitic, racist, anti-American, and anti-Christian for that matter.” Johnson added that while Fuentes has a First Amendment right to speak, “we shouldn’t ever amplify it,” noting the responsibility of public figures (Carlson included) to call out antisemitism rather than elevate it.

Other Republican leaders echoed that condemnation. Senator Ted Cruz said, “It’s a handful of voices that are spreading this garbage, and it is giving every one of us a time for choosing.” Senator Lindsey Graham added, “I’m in the ‘Hitler sucks’ wing of the Republican Party,” warning that antisemitic rhetoric “is not the road to being elected as a Republican—you will lose.”

This comes as the Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes interview covered a wide range of topics, including race, religion, and foreign influence in America. Fuentes claimed that Jews hold disproportionate influence over American politics and culture.