Vince Dao is an American conservative political commentator and social media personality. His promotion of conservatism brought him media recognition. He is the former leader of American Populist Union.

Background and early life

Dao is from Los Angeles, California and is of

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and

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descent. During his high school graduation, Dao was honored as the

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of his graduating class. Initially a progressive, he shifted towards conservatism after watching

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while working on a school project.

Career

Vince Dao is a

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social media influencer and political commentator, and was a founding member and chief spokesperson of the American Populist Union (now called American Virtue), known for promoting

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, and populist economic views. Dao began by gaining a following on platforms like Instagram and Youtube, where he defends

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, questions foreign interventions by the United States, and advocates for a more active role of Christianity in the American policy-making process. He specializes in producing online media content, interviews, public speaking, podcasts, short videos and organizing gatherings, and has shared the stage with Republican political figures Don Huffines, Anthony Sabatini, and Michael Knowles. He has been a guest speaker at

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, Tom Shattuck's ''Burn Barrel'',

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, and OAN. Additionally, he currently serves as the host of the Freedom Broadcasting Network's program "National Conservative," on

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. He was also featured on

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. Dao's former organization, the American Populist Union, has endorsed New Jersey politician Mike Crispi in his 2022 congressional bid. The American Populist Union has been accused of attempting to sabotage

, alongside the Groypers. He has criticized academic administrator

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, as "not being conservative enough."

Personal life

Dao currently attends the

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as an undergraduate student.

References

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