Paul Nehlen | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 9, 1969 |
| Education | Widener University University of Delaware (BA) University of Phoenix (MBA)[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, businessman |
| Known for | Running against Paul Ryan in Wisconsin's 1st congressional district |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Gabriela Lire |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Candidate website: electnehlen.com |
Paul Nehlen (born May 9, 1969) is a white supremacist[2][3][4][5][6] and former Congressional candidate from Wisconsin. During the 2016 and 2018 Republican Party primary elections in Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, he spouted various racist, white nationalist, nativist, protectionist, and antisemitic views. In 2016 he was defeated by incumbent Paul Ryan by 84 to 16 percent. The 2018 primary was won by Bryan Steil; Nehlen came third.[5][7][8]
An April 2018 article in The Daily Beast declared that Nehlen was becoming one of the highest profile white nationalists in the United States, but he has been unsuccessful politically, also losing the support of Breitbart News. His online accounts have been closed at Twitter and Gab because of his activities.[7] Since early 2018 he has gained notice only for controversial remarks and largely disappeared from coverage in 2019.
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- ^ "Jewish Republicans 'very confident' white supremacist won't replace Paul Ryan". The Times of Israel. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. April 12, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
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- ^ a b Stack, Liam (April 11, 2018). "Paul Ryan Is Leaving. Who's Running for His Seat?". The New York Times.
- ^ Coaston, Jane (July 9, 2018). "Self-described Nazis and white supremacists are running as Republicans across the country. The GOP is terrified". Vox. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ a b Markay, Lachlan (April 11, 2018). "Paul Ryan's Retirement Gives a Big Boost to the Most Prominent White Nationalist in U.S. Politics". The Daily Beast. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ Moghe, Sonia (April 12, 2018). "Meet 'Iron Stache,' the Democrat running to replace Paul Ryan in Wisconsin". CNN.