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Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'Deplorables' Tour Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'Deplorables' Tour
Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Denied Australian Visa For 'Deplorables' Tour The Westchester founder of "Proud Boys" recently was denied a visa to Australia for a speaking tour called "The Deplorables." Australia labeled  Gavin McInnes, 48, of Larchmont, of "bad character," according to this report. Last week, the co-founder of Vice Media, stepped down as leader of Proud Boys, saying the group "is not racist. It is pro-Trump. The media lies about this club constantly." His visa application to enter Australia was blocked by the Home Affairs Department. McInnes was due to visit the land down under for a speaking tour early next year Immigration offici…

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Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside
Area Founder Of 'Proud Boys' Hate Group Steps Aside The Westchester resident and founder of "Proud Boys," recently labeled a dangerous extremist group by the FBI, isn't so proud after all.  Gavin McInnes, 48, of Larchmont, co-founder of Vice Media, stepped down as leader of Proud Boys, saying the group "is not racist. It is pro-Trump. The media lies about this club constantly." In earlier media reports, McInnes blamed fake news and Westchester billionaire George Soros for his demise and spreading lies about his group. On YouTube, McInnes said he was officially disassociating himself from the Proud Boys “in all capacities, forever,…

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