Gavin McInnes

Gavin McInnes, born on July seventeenth, nineteen seventy, is a multifaceted Canadian writer, actor, entrepreneur, and comedian. He is best known as the founder of the Proud Boys and the host of the talk show 'Get Off My Lawn' on his platform, Compound Censored. McInnes co-founded Vice magazine in nineteen ninety-six, which became a significant player in the media landscape, before relocating to the United States in two thousand one.

Raised in Hertfordshire, England, by Scottish parents, McInnes emigrated to Canada as a child. He graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa and later moved to Montreal, where he played a pivotal role in establishing Vice alongside Suroosh Alvi and Shane Smith. His influence in the New York hipster subculture was notable during his tenure at Vice, which eventually moved to New York City.

In two thousand sixteen, McInnes founded the Proud Boys, a far-right militant organization that has faced significant controversy, including being designated a terrorist group in Canada and New Zealand after his departure. While he has been accused of promoting violence against political opponents, McInnes maintains that his stance is one of self-defense, identifying himself as a fiscal conservative and libertarian rather than a far-right or fascist supporter.

Despite his controversial views, McInnes has faced repercussions for his online presence, including being banned from major social media platforms for violating terms related to hate speech and promoting extremist groups. He currently resides in Larchmont, New York, holding both Canadian and British citizenship.