It’s pathetic that journalists can’t do basic research where this gentlemen, who I only heard existed 24 hours ago, has actually fought against the alt-right types like Richard Spencer. Even Reason.com, in a clear-eyed piece by Robby Soave, admitted they were wrong with this correction below:

Antifa Shut Down a Planned Debate Between Yaron Brook and Sargon of Akkad at the King's College

CORRECTION: I initially described Benjamin as “alt-right sympathetic,” consistent with how mainstream news outlets have portrayed him. But upon further investigation, those reports seem misleading. Benjamin claims to stridently reject the alt-right, and has quarreled with its members.