Unlike the broader, disorganized alt-right, Groypers are strategic. They target mainstream conservatives, accusing them of being too moderate, while positioning themselves as the true guardians of “America First†values. Public figures like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro have been frequent targets of their confrontational tactics, which involve disrupting events with provocative, racially charged questions designed to embarrass the speaker and create viral moments.
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