Staff Reports
The conservative movement is facing a crisis of identity—and it’s coming from within. The so-called “Groyper” faction, far from being a fringe annoyance, has burrowed deep into the ranks of young conservatives. These Zoomers don’t just dislike establishment conservatism; they despise it. They view “moderation” as weakness, and their radicalism flirts dangerously with authoritarianism and outright nihilism. The real kicker? They cloak this extremism in the guise of traditional Christian values, all while openly fueling antisemitism that spreads like a cancer throughout religious youth groups.
This internal fracture wasn’t born in a vacuum. The Left’s decades-long march through our institutions has shoved its toxic, race-based identity politics into every corner of society. The conservative response? Mostly tepid, scared of rocking the boat, and accused of “intolerance” for pointing out grim truths. Trump’s anti-woke crusade gave many hope, but it turns out that these Zoomer radicals want more than rolling back leftist absurdities—they want revenge. They aren’t interested in restoring America to its meritocratic roots; these young militants want to tear everything down. This nihilism is frightening because it mirrors the far-left’s destructive zeal, threatening to obliterate the entire conservative movement from the inside out.
Rod Dreher’s Checklist on Groyperism — It makes for grim, depressing reading, but people who want to salvage American conservatism must understand the Gen Z Groypers. https://t.co/lMU8ajGSBN
— American Thinker (@AmericanThinker) November 13, 2025
And don’t think the established conservative gatekeepers can contain this mess. Their power to police ideology is weaker than ever. Social media has become a breeding ground for these radicals, with influencers openly violating taboos and promoting dangerous ideas. What’s worse, the very communities that should be bulwarks against such poison—churches, families, and mentors—have lost their grip on authority. Anti-Semitism, once rightfully condemned in all Christian doctrine, is creeping back under the radar, sometimes even disguised as a spiritual stance. This is not just a political threat; it’s a spiritual and cultural cancer eating away at the soul of our movement.
Meanwhile, the liberals couldn’t be happier. They’ll exploit this internal chaos to paint conservatives as extremists, distracting the nation from the left’s own epidemic of anti-Semitism and radical identity politics. The collapse of young conservatives’ support for Israel is a national security nightmare and a disgrace to our historic alliance. Yet, it’s precisely this kind of self-destructive ideology that’s eroding the foundations of conservative unity. The fight isn’t just between parties anymore; it’s a battle for the very soul of our movement, pitting old-guard pragmatists against a generation that’s tempted by fascism and willing to embrace madness.
So here’s the stark truth: If conservatives fail to confront this internal rot with courage, skill, and unwavering principles, the conservative movement as we know it is finished. The new post-MAGA era, with figures like JD Vance poised to carry the torch, could be snuffed out by these extremists who idealize chaos over order. This isn’t just a squabble for control; it’s a fight for America’s future. What’s more dangerous—the Fox News talking heads scared of “controversy,” or the radicals who want to burn it all down? The answer should be obvious by now.
