Brandi Buchman, a writer at HuffPost, has once again published a misleading and inaccurate article about the Proud Boys. Her latest work is riddled with lazy journalism, false claims, and outright fabrications. We’re setting the record straight—not for her, but for anyone who still believes truth matters.
1. No Statement Was Issued
Contrary to her claim, no official statement was released by “the Proud Boys.” Real Proud Boys chapters are autonomous and have no national spokesperson. Anyone claiming to speak for the entire organization is either lying or uninformed. If you’re unfamiliar with the difference between real Proud Boys and fake fed-run groups, we encourage you to read this article.
2. No Such Telegram Channel
Brandi insists she found her information on “the” Proud Boys Telegram channel. No such central channel exists. Telegram is filled with dozens of channels claiming affiliation, but they represent independent, autonomous chapters—none speak for the collective. The one she referenced? It’s not affiliated with any legitimate chapter.
3. We’re Not Trump Fanboys
Another falsehood: that we’re blindly loyal to Donald Trump. Many Proud Boys do not support him, and many actively oppose parts of his platform. Again, without a central authority, no one speaks for everyone. Brandi’s claim is not just lazy—it’s deliberately misleading.
4. We Are Not Racist or Anti-LGBTQ
Brandi descends into slander by claiming that insulting women, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals is central to our beliefs. That is patently false. We believe personal sexual preferences are no one’s business, we don’t condone insulting women, and we honor the sanctity of womanhood. The author of this post, for example, lives in a multiracial household with a non-white, legal immigrant wife.
Our views on immigration, borders, and culture are based on law and patriotism, not hate. Read our FAQ and 12 Tenets if you want actual insight—not Brandi’s caricature.
5. Tarrio Is Not Our Leader
Henry “Enrique” Tarrio is not the leader of the Proud Boys—nor is he even a member. He was disavowed years ago. Yet Brandi continues to prop him up as our figurehead. Either she’s knowingly pushing a false narrative, or she’s grossly incompetent.
Final Word
We know Brandi won’t correct her falsehoods. She doesn’t have the journalistic integrity to admit she was wrong. But you, the reader, deserve better than HuffPo’s clickbait. You deserve the truth. Now you have it.
If you are a natural born male over 21 and are interested in joining the Proud Boys, you can apply here. Your race and nationality are irrelevant.