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Alex Jones

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Positions

Host, The Alex Jones Show

Founder, Infowars

Organizations

Infowars

Free Speech Systems LLC

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

Conspiracy theorist and Infowars founder who spread lie that Sandy Hook massacre was a 'hoax,' resulting in $1.5 billion defamation judgment. Has promoted countless dangerous conspiracy theories.

Fascist Characteristics

mass tragedy denial harassment incitement conspiracy empire violent rhetoric

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Evidence

Found liable for $1.5 billion in damages to Sandy Hook families for falsely claiming massacre was staged

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Promoted January 6 rally and urged supporters to march to Capitol; footage shows him with megaphone

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Spread 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory that led to armed attack on Washington DC restaurant

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Has called for violence against political opponents and spread QAnon and other dangerous conspiracy theories

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infowars conspiracy-theories sandy-hook january-6 defamation