Initially a progressive, he shifted towards conservatism after watching Tucker Carlson on Fox News while working on a school project.

[5][6] He specializes in producing online media content, interviews, public speaking, podcasts, short videos and organizing gatherings, and has shared the stage with Republican political figures Don Huffines, Anthony Sabatini, and Michael Knowles.

[3] He has been a guest speaker at Emory University, Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel, The Daily Wire, Turning Point USA, BlazeTV, Newsmax, and OAN.

[10] Dao's former organization, the American Populist Union, has endorsed New Jersey politician Mike Crispi in his 2022 congressional bid.

[4] The American Populist Union has been accused of attempting to sabotage Turning Point USA, alongside the Groypers.