Richard B. Spencer
American white supremacist
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| 2024 | Spencer endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, claiming that 'Donald Trump and the MAGA movement bring nothing but stupidity and chaos.' |
| 2024 | Spencer endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, claiming that 'Donald Trump and the MAGA movement bring nothing but stupidity and chaos.' |
| 2022 | In a text exchange with a journalist, Spencer stated he 'no longer identifies as a white nationalist,' although he was still operating Radix Journal. |
| 2022 | In a text exchange with a journalist, Spencer stated he 'no longer identifies as a white nationalist,' although he was still operating Radix Journal. |
| June 2022 | Richard B. Spencer described himself as 'politically moderate' in his profile on the dating app Bumble. |
| June 2022 | Richard B. Spencer described himself as 'politically moderate' in his profile on the dating app Bumble. |
| January 2022 | In a text exchange with a journalist for the feminist website Jezebel, Richard B. Spencer stated that he 'no longer identifies as a white nationalist.' |
| January 2022 | In a text exchange with a journalist for the feminist website Jezebel, Richard B. Spencer stated that he 'no longer identifies as a white nationalist.' |
| November 23 2021 | A jury found Richard Spencer liable on two counts in the Sines v. Kessler case, awarding a total of $25 million in damages. |
| November 23 2021 | A jury found Richard Spencer liable on two counts in the Sines v. Kessler case, awarding a total of $25 million in damages. |
| 2020 | Following the assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, Spencer expressed regret for voting for Trump. |
| 2020 | Following the assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, Spencer expressed regret for voting for Trump. |
| August 2020 | In August 2020, Spencer announced that he would be voting for Joe Biden and the straight Democratic ticket in the upcoming election, stating that 'the MAGA/Alt-Right moment is over.' |
| August 2020 | In August 2020, Spencer announced that he would be voting for Joe Biden and the straight Democratic ticket in the upcoming election, stating that 'the MAGA/Alt-Right moment is over.' |
| June 2020 | YouTube banned Richard B. Spencer's National Policy Institute, along with other white nationalist outlets, for violating hate speech policies. |
| June 2020 | In June 2020, Richard B. Spencer's lawyer, John DiNucci, withdrew from representing him in the Sines v. Kessler case due to Spencer's non-cooperation and significant unpaid legal fees. Spencer then began representing himself. |
| June 2020 | In June 2020, Richard B. Spencer's lawyer, John DiNucci, withdrew from representing him in the Sines v. Kessler case due to Spencer's non-cooperation and significant unpaid legal fees. Spencer then began representing himself. |
| June 2020 | YouTube banned Richard B. Spencer's National Policy Institute, along with other white nationalist outlets, for violating hate speech policies. |
| January 2020 | In January, Spencer tweeted a message of peace to the people of Iran, expressing that many Americans do not want war and respect their nation. |
| January 2020 | In January, Spencer tweeted a message of peace to the people of Iran, expressing that many Americans do not want war and respect their nation. |
| November 2019 | Milo Yiannopoulos released an audio recording of Spencer using racist slurs following the Unite the Right rally, which Spencer did not deny but claimed not to recall. |
| November 2019 | Audio of Spencer's speech in Charlottesville was leaked by Milo Yiannopoulos, where Spencer made aggressive and inflammatory remarks regarding his intentions to return to Charlottesville and dominate those who opposed him. |
| November 2019 | Audio of Spencer's speech in Charlottesville was leaked by Milo Yiannopoulos, where Spencer made aggressive and inflammatory remarks regarding his intentions to return to Charlottesville and dominate those who opposed him. |
| November 2019 | Milo Yiannopoulos released an audio recording of Spencer using racist slurs following the Unite the Right rally, which Spencer did not deny but claimed not to recall. |
| July 2019 | In a July 2019 interview on CNN, Spencer criticized Trump's tweet about four congresswomen, labeling it as 'meaningless' and suggesting Trump was engaging in a 'con game.' |
| July 2019 | In a July 2019 interview on CNN, Spencer criticized Trump's tweet about four congresswomen, labeling it as 'meaningless' and suggesting Trump was engaging in a 'con game.' |
| 2018 | Spencer distanced himself from Trump, stating on Twitter that 'the Trump moment is over, and it's time for us to move on.' |
| 2018 | Spencer distanced himself from Trump, stating on Twitter that 'the Trump moment is over, and it's time for us to move on.' |
| October 2018 | In divorce documents, Kouprianova accused Spencer of multiple forms of abuse, providing recordings and text messages to the press to substantiate her allegations. |
| October 2018 | In divorce documents, Kouprianova accused Spencer of multiple forms of abuse, providing recordings and text messages to the press to substantiate her allegations. |
| July 2018 | Richard B. Spencer was detained at Keflavík Airport in Reykjavík, Iceland while attempting to travel to Sweden. Polish officials ordered him to return to the United States, successfully enforcing a ban on his entry into other parts of Europe under the Schengen Agreement due to his rhetoric. |
| July 2018 | Richard B. Spencer was detained at Keflavík Airport in Reykjavík, Iceland while attempting to travel to Sweden. Polish officials ordered him to return to the United States, successfully enforcing a ban on his entry into other parts of Europe under the Schengen Agreement due to his rhetoric. |
| March 2018 | Spencer largely ceased to be an effective leader of the alt-right movement after a violent incident outside a speaking event at Michigan State University. |
| March 2018 | Spencer largely ceased to be an effective leader of the alt-right movement after a violent incident outside a speaking event at Michigan State University. |
| 2017 | Sources indicated that Spencer pressured followers to give him the Sieg Heil salute upon his entrance into rooms, leading to stigmatization of those who refused. |
| 2017 | In the aftermath of Richard B. Spencer's speech at the University of Florida, Ohio State University declined his request to speak on campus due to substantial public safety risks, leading to legal action from Spencer's associate. |
| 2017 | Richard B. Spencer disavowed libertarianism as being incompatible with his views on white nationalism and came into conflict with libertarians after attempting to 'crash' an International Students for Liberty conference. |
| 2017 | Richard B. Spencer disavowed libertarianism as being incompatible with his views on white nationalism and came into conflict with libertarians after attempting to 'crash' an International Students for Liberty conference. |
| 2017 | In the aftermath of Richard B. Spencer's speech at the University of Florida, Ohio State University declined his request to speak on campus due to substantial public safety risks, leading to legal action from Spencer's associate. |
| 2017 | Sources indicated that Spencer pressured followers to give him the Sieg Heil salute upon his entrance into rooms, leading to stigmatization of those who refused. |
| November 2017 | Twitter removed the blue checkmark from Spencer's account, a verification status that helps identify authentic accounts, which he feared could lead to further restrictions on his social media presence. |
| November 2017 | Twitter removed the blue checkmark from Spencer's account, a verification status that helps identify authentic accounts, which he feared could lead to further restrictions on his social media presence. |
| October 2017 | In an interview with The Washington Post, Richard B. Spencer expressed his views regarding American women voting, saying: 'I don't necessarily think that that's a great thing.' |
| October 2017 | Following Spencer's speech at the University of Florida, three of his supporters were charged with attempted homicide. |
| October 2017 | In an interview with The Washington Post, Richard B. Spencer expressed his views regarding American women voting, saying: 'I don't necessarily think that that's a great thing.' |
| October 2017 | Following Spencer's speech at the University of Florida, three of his supporters were charged with attempted homicide. |
| October 19 2017 | Richard B. Spencer spoke at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Florida, in an event that also featured speakers from white supremacist groups. The event was marked by significant protests from approximately 2,500 demonstrators. |
| October 19 2017 | Richard B. Spencer spoke at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Florida, in an event that also featured speakers from white supremacist groups. The event was marked by significant protests from approximately 2,500 demonstrators. |
| October 16 2017 | Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County in anticipation of Richard B. Spencer's scheduled speech at the University of Florida, citing imminent threats of potential emergency. |
| October 16 2017 | Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County in anticipation of Richard B. Spencer's scheduled speech at the University of Florida, citing imminent threats of potential emergency. |
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