The Guardian World · Oct 17, 2026

Key player in false Talarico rumor has history of online posts invoking Nazi Germany

Ryan Amacher, who played role in bid to damage campaign, has also made antisemitic and racist posts on social media An influencer who played a key role in hoax claims that James Talarico was in a mental health facility has a long history of social media posts that favorably invoke Nazi Germany , express antisemitism and anti-Black racism , criticize miscegenation and call for “remigration” of refugees.