Influencer Behind Talarico Hoax Has History of Nazi‑Era Hate Posts

Ryan Amacher, an influencer from Lake Oswego, Oregon, played a central role in spreading false claims that Texas lawmaker James Talarico was confined to a mental‑health facility. The Guardian reports that Amacher, who uses the online name Rhein Amacher, has a long record of extremist posts on X.

His social‑media history includes praising Nazi Germany, posting antisemitic and anti‑Black remarks, and describing Muslims as “sub‑human.” He has also called Black Africans “monkeys,” labeled immigrants “vermin,” and advocated for the “remigration” of refugees. Amacher expressed support for far‑right groups such as Germany’s AfD and the UK’s Tommy Robinson.

These hateful statements were documented alongside his involvement in the Talarico rumor, indicating a pattern of extremist propaganda that extends beyond a single political stunt.

Why It Matters

The case highlights how extremist online actors can influence political misinformation in the United States and abroad.