Far-Right YouTuber Praises Politician Backing Election Fraud Claims

Far-right YouTuber Jeon Han-gil has dramatically shifted his stance, now embracing Jang Dong-hyuk, a key figure in the ruling People Power Party, as an "ally." This comes after Jeon had previously expressed strong doubts about the party's conservative credentials, even leaving it in April. His change of heart appears directly linked to Jang's recent vocal support for election fraud conspiracy theories. Jeon was recently filmed at a protest in Seoul, where he declared Jang, who was present, as "on our side." He urged supporters to rally behind Jang and former interim leader Hwang Kyo-ahn, stating, "We must support them unconditionally. Jang Dong-hyuk is doing well, Hwang Kyo-ahn is doing well." Jeon emphasized that internal criticism should be avoided during this period. This endorsement marks a significant turnaround for Jeon, who had publicly criticized the People Power Party's actions, including its resolution to distance itself from former President Yoon Suk-yeol, and had questioned whether it remained a true conservative party. He had cited unresolved election fraud suspicions as a reason for his departure. Jang, meanwhile, has become increasingly vocal about alleged election irregularities. Following an incident involving a shortage of ballots, he has called for a "nationwide rerun election" and even supported calls to abolish early voting, a key demand of conspiracy theorists. He has been seen at protests, posing with participants and holding signs alleging election fraud. When criticized, Jang defended the right to voice such concerns, stating, "Just as anyone has the right to drink Starbucks, anyone has the right to shout 'election fraud.'" He has also suggested that repeated coincidences point to a "certainty" and that the "election fraud conspiracy theory" can no longer be silenced.

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Representative Jang is coming every day (to Olympic Park) wearing a mask. (And) he is arguing for a nationwide rerun election. He is on our side.