What political affiliation was James Earl Ray?

James Earl Ray, the assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was known to have held various political beliefs throughout his life, but he did not have a clear or consistent political affiliation. He was initially involved in criminal activities and had a history of racism, which suggests some alignment with far-right ideologies. However, his motivations for assassinating King were complex and not solely based on political affiliation. Ray's actions were more influenced by personal grievances and extremist views rather than a coherent political ideology.