A major figure of the paleoconservative movement in the US, Pat Buchanan is a well-known American author, political commentator, politician, journalist, and broadcaster. Apart from assisting US Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan, he has also been a prominent figure on TV and has written multiple books showcasing his views on issues such as immigration and free trade. However, his comments have often made critics call him a racist and an antisemitic person. He has also drawn criticism for being a prominent Holocaust denier, while his show Buchanan and Press was canceled for his opposition to the 2003 Iraq War. He ran for the Republican presidential nomination twice and was later named the Reform Party’s presidential nominee. He co-launched The American Conservative magazine and hosted shows such as CNN's Crossfire. He has also written for major publications, such as National Review and The Nation.