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A fundraiser for racist streamer Dalton Eatherly, who goes by the name "Chud the Builder," has raised more than $130,000 following his arrest on an attempted murder charge.
The fundraiser was set up by Eatherly, who is known for livestreams in which he makes racially derogatory statements toward Black people in public spaces, and was shared on his X account in November 2025.
In a statement shared to Newsweek by email, a spokesperson for GiveSendGo said: "While we understand the significant public concern surrounding this fundraiser and the allegations against the individual involved, the fundraiser in question does not currently violate our Terms of Service, which focus on conduct within our platform."
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Jacob Fendley, an attorney for Eatherly, said in a statement given to the media that he is unable to share much about the case as it is pending but that he and his firm have received hateful calls and emails since their appointment to represent Eatherly.
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“The role of a criminal defense attorney is to represent people regardless of their race, religion, ideology or allegations against them," the statement said. "To assume an attorney agrees with the actions of the accused is preposterous.”
The statement noted that the “entire case is disturbing” and that “racism is a terrible thing.” It continued: “If Dalton Eatherly is famous for being a racist, it is certainly a symptom of our country’s crisis and not the crisis itself.”
Eatherly was involved in a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse on May 13. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Thursday that he had been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Donations have since surged, with the fundraiser reaching $137,039 by Friday morning.
Why It Matters
Eatherly, 28, is known for racist confrontations, rage-bait content, public altercations, and using racial slurs and derogatory language. He has previously engaged in behavior in Nashville where he has used racial slurs against Black residents while challenging them to fight back.
He has more than 200,000 followers on X, where he describes himself as a “free speech patriot.”
He was involved in a confrontation that led to gunfire with an unnamed man outside the courthouse on Wednesday. Both men were taken to a hospital for treatment. Police have not confirmed the race of the man, but a witness described him as Black, according to the Associated Press.
Eatherly was also charged with employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.
What To Know
Eatherly set up the fundraiser well before the incident at the courthouse. He asked for donations from his fans to help support his family after he was fired from his job for using racial slurs. He then set up a business, which he said in the fundraiser was under threat over his online content.
“Sometimes I’ve used the N-word in what I thought was edgy, harmless humor. I know it’s controversial, but it’s my right to speak freely,” he wrote in the fundraiser description.
Sharing the fundraiser on X in November, he wrote: “Huge thank you to everyone who is supporting me through this battle. Couldn’t do it without the Chud army!” In a separate post, he wrote: “I’m literally managing and operating a remodeling/handyman business while actively dodging the entire black community. I say what I want and haven’t cowered away from any of it. I started the fundraiser because these people have hunted me for years.”
This is not the only fundraiser that’s been set up for Eatherly. “Keep Chud the builders legacy alive” was set up by Matthew Senate after the shooting at the courthouse.
What Did GiveSendGo Say About Eatherly's Fundraiser?
GiveSendGo prohibits certain campaigns under its terms of service. This includes groups that support physical violence, promote or fund abortions, promote or fund gender‑reassignment surgeries for minors, raise funds for illegal activities, impersonate individuals or organizations, or fail to provide transparency about fund usage are not permitted.
A spokesperson for GiveSendGo told Newsweek by email that GiveSendGo does not condone "violence, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind."
"Regardless of our personal views about an individual’s behavior and beliefs outside of GiveSendGo, we believe people have the freedom to seek help from their communities, and others have the right to make their own informed decisions about whether or not they wish to support a fundraiser. If a fundraiser is found to violate our policies, we will take appropriate action in accordance with our Terms of Service," they added.
What Happens Next
Eatherly has been booked into the Montgomery County Jail and is being held pending arraignment.
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