Controversial Influencer Lucas Gage Dines with Haredi Journalist Jake Turx - at a Kosher NJ Steakhouse

In a scene that has sparked widespread discussion across Jewish and political circles, Lucas Gage, a former neo-Nazi influencer and longtime promoter of antisemitic conspiracy theories, was photographed dining at Lamppost Bistro, a popular kosher steakhouse in New Jersey, alongside Orthodox Jewish journalist Jake Turx of Mishpacha magazine and other guests.

Photos from the dinner, which surfaced on May 26, 2026, show Gage enjoying a lavish kosher meal reportedly worth around $800, with the restaurant owner reportedly comping the bill. This marks at least the second known in-person meeting between Gage and Turx in recent weeks.

Background and Recent Shift

Gage, a former Marine and ex-chairman of white nationalist groups, built a large online following (over 300,000 on X) through content steeped in antisemitism, Holocaust denial-adjacent rhetoric, and “Jewish Question” (JQ) conspiracies. In April 2026, he publicly detailed his first meeting with Turx and announced he was walking away from the antisemitic movement, citing grift, hypocrisy, and extreme conspiracism within those circles.

In recent posts and videos, Gage has used phrases such as “the goyim are dumb” to criticize parts of his former audience and has spoken more positively about aspects of Jewish success, culture, and self-criticism. While he maintains some of his prior views on topics like usury, censorship, and certain historical events, he has described his positions as becoming “more nuanced.”

Reactions

The dinner has triggered a mix of responses:

Jake Turx, known for his sharp, on-the-ground White House reporting and unapologetic Orthodox perspective, has not issued a detailed public statement on the latest dinner as of this writing.

Jewish organizations and commentators continue to stress vigilance toward individuals with Gage’s past, even as some celebrate apparent changes of heart.