There is also a militant culture of radicalization and constant provocation on the Right, especially among young rightwingers: Every transgression is celebrated as a heroic revolt against the liberal norms they disdain – something that has fueled Fuentes’ rise to stardom on the Right.
These extremist circles have always been part of the rightwing coalition, the boundaries between the mainstream and the extreme Right were always porous. Trump has completely obliterated them, as he never left any doubt that he considered the extremists a vital part of his movement.
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