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|name=Alex Jones
|name=Alex Jones
|image=437px-Alex Jones portrait.jpg
|image=437px-Alex Jones portrait.jpg
|occupation=Journalist, radio host and commentator
|birth_date=February 11, 1974
|birth_date=February 11, 1974
|birth_place=[[Dallas, Texas]]
|birth_place=[[Dallas, Texas]]
}}
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'''Alexander Emerick “Alex” Jones''' (born February 11, 1974, age {{age|1974|2|11}}) is an American [[paleoconservative]] [[libertarian]] [[radio]] host, documentary filmmaker, video [[blogger]] and [[podcast]]er. His show, ''[[The Alex Jones Show]]'', is a part of his larger projects, [[Infowars]] and Prison Planet, which usually deal with governmental [[Nanny state]] failures, the existence of a coming [[police state]], [[constitutional]]ism and [[government]] [[conspiracy|conspiracies]]. He is outspokenly [[pro-life]] and has gone to many anti-Planned Parenthood protests.
'''Alexander Emerick “Alex” Jones''' (born February 11, 1974, age {{age|1974|2|11}}) is an American [[paleoconservative]]/[[libertarian]] [[radio]] host, documentary filmmaker, video [[blogger]] and [[podcast]]er. His show, ''[[The Alex Jones Show]]'', is a part of his larger projects, [[Infowars]] and Prison Planet, which usually deal with governmental [[Nanny state]] failures, the existence of a coming [[police state]], [[constitutional]]ism and [[government]] [[conspiracy|conspiracies]]. He is outspokenly [[pro-life]] and has gone to many anti-Planned Parenthood protests.
He has also appeared several times as a guest on ''[[Coast to Coast AM]]''.
He has also appeared several times as a guest on ''[[Coast to Coast AM]]''.
On August 6, 2018, Jones was "unpersoned" when the [[monopoly]] controlled tech companies [[collusion|colluded]] to delete all of his content and ban him from their platforms. Commentator [[Mark Dice]] referred to it as "the digital equivalent of book burning." The move was widely interpreted by [[First Amendment]] activists as a threat by [[liberal censor]]s against the free exchange of ideas among conservatives.
On August 6, 2018, Jones was "unpersoned" when the [[monopoly]] controlled tech companies [[collusion|colluded]] to delete all of his content and ban him from their platforms. Commentator [[Mark Dice]] referred to it as "the digital equivalent of book burning." The move was widely interpreted by [[First Amendment]] activists as a threat by [[liberal censor]]s against the free exchange of ideas among conservatives.
== Political views ==
==Political views==
Jones was a supporter of the presidential election campaign of [[Ron Paul]] and he is a strong advocate of the [[Second Amendment]] and vigorously opposes all forms of [[gun control]]. He has also been an avid supporter of President [[Donald Trump]], despite criticizing his decision to launch missiles at a Syrian government airfield. He has also said he does not believe in [[evolution]], rather, that humans are an "engineered" species<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ximSArmlx7c</ref>.
Jones was a supporter of the presidential election campaign of [[Ron Paul]] and he is a strong advocate of the [[Second Amendment]] and vigorously opposes all forms of [[gun control]]. He has also been an avid supporter of President [[Donald Trump]], despite criticizing his decision to launch missiles at a Syrian government airfield. He has also said he does not believe in [[evolution]], rather, that humans are an "engineered" species<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ximSArmlx7c</ref>.
[[Megyn Kelly]] attempted to deface Jones in a heavily edited interview with her [[NBC]] show ''Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly'', but this backfired, putting Kelly's career in jeopardy as a result. According to Jones, Kelly lied to Alex about what the interview would be about; figuring that Kelly and NBC would turn the interview into a selectively-edited hit piece, Jones made sure to record the entire interview himself so he would have proof of Kelly's and NBC's duplicity<ref>https://www.redstate.com/joesquire/2017/06/20/megyn-kelly-learns-cant-convert-fringe-internet-celebrities-ratings/</ref><ref>https://www.infowars.com/media-celebrates-megyn-kellys-dishonest-hit-piece-on-alex-jones/</ref>.
[[Megyn Kelly]] attempted to deface Jones in a heavily edited interview with her [[NBC]] show ''Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly'', but this backfired, putting Kelly's career in jeopardy as a result. According to Jones, Kelly lied to Alex about what the interview would be about; figuring that Kelly and NBC would turn the interview into a selectively-edited hit piece, Jones made sure to record the entire interview himself so he would have proof of Kelly's and NBC's duplicity<ref>https://www.redstate.com/joesquire/2017/06/20/megyn-kelly-learns-cant-convert-fringe-internet-celebrities-ratings/</ref><ref>https://www.infowars.com/media-celebrates-megyn-kellys-dishonest-hit-piece-on-alex-jones/</ref>.
Jones has declared himself a staunch supporter of [[Israel]], but he has also made several statements deemed [[Antisemitism|anti-Semitic]]. During the 2017 [[antifa]]/[[alt-right]] riots in Charlottesville, he claimed that Jews posed as [[Ku Klux Klan]] followers in the rally: "I mean, quite frankly, I've been to these events, a lot of the KKK guys with their hats off look like they’re from the cast of 'Seinfeld'." In the same year, he also accused "the Jewish mafia" of supporting efforts to "derail the Trump presidency"<ref>https://www.jpost.com/International/The-anti-Jewish-pro-Israel-conspiracy-theorist-who-was-banned-by-Facebook-564247</ref>.
Jones has declared himself a supporter of [[Israel]], but he has also previously made statements some deemed [[Antisemitism|Antisemitic]]. During the 2017 [[Antifa]]/[[alt-right]] riots in Charlottesville, he claimed there were Jews posing as [[Ku Klux Klan]] followers in the rally: "I mean, quite frankly, I've been to these events, a lot of the KKK guys with their hats off look like they’re from the cast of ''Seinfeld''." In the same year, he also accused "the Jewish mafia" of supporting efforts to "derail the Trump presidency"<ref>https://www.jpost.com/International/The-anti-Jewish-pro-Israel-conspiracy-theorist-who-was-banned-by-Facebook-564247</ref>.
== Conspiracy theories ==
==Conspiracy theories==
Jones is widely known as a [[conspiracy theorist]], and promotes many on his show.
Jones is widely known as a [[conspiracy theorist]], and promotes many on his show.
For example, he claimed the [[Sandy Hook massacre]] was a hoax, though this was merely him considering all the theories on the shooting. Bereaved families have been subjected to online abuse and death threats from "activists" claiming the families were actors in a government false flag operation. In response, the town committee stated that they were considering a written appeal to [[President Trump]] asking him to speak out against the conspiracy theorists<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-39194035#AlexJones Sandy Hook to Trump: 'Help us stop conspiracy theorists']. ''BBC News''. Retrieved June 14, 2017</ref>.
For example, he claimed the [[Sandy Hook massacre]] was a hoax, though this was merely him considering all the theories on the shooting. Bereaved families have been subjected to online abuse and death threats from "activists" claiming the families were actors in a government [[false flag]] operation. In response, the town committee stated that they were considering a written appeal to [[President Trump]] asking him to speak out against the conspiracy theorists<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-39194035#AlexJones Sandy Hook to Trump: 'Help us stop conspiracy theorists']. ''BBC News''. Retrieved June 14, 2017</ref>.
He is a [[9/11]] [[truther]], believing that 9/11 was pulled off by traitors of the U.S. Government ([[New World Order]] members) and various other [[politician]]s, as well as high ranking [[military]] officials from several other countries. Jones believes that there was something more than the planes crashing into the buildings that led to the Twin Towers eventually being destroyed. He also believes that [[Osama bin Laden]] was killed ten years before his official death in 2011<ref>http://www.economicvoice.com/alex-jones-claims-bin-laden-mission-is-a-fake/50019671/#axzz1LOEJW1a7</ref>.
He is a [[9/11]] [[truther]], believing that 9/11 was pulled off by traitors of the U.S. Government ([[New World Order]] members) and various other [[politician]]s, as well as high-ranking [[military]] officials from several other countries. Jones believes that there was something more than the planes crashing into the buildings that led to the Twin Towers eventually being destroyed. He also believes that [[Osama bin Laden]] was killed ten years before his official death in 2011<ref>http://www.economicvoice.com/alex-jones-claims-bin-laden-mission-is-a-fake/50019671/#axzz1LOEJW1a7</ref>.
He has made many documentary films shedding light on the government's corrupt and [[Satanism|Satanic]] behavior, as well as their attempts to infringe on [[civil rights]].
He has made many documentary films shedding light on the government's corrupt and [[Satanism|Satanic]] behavior, as well as their attempts to infringe on [[civil rights]].
In late June, 2017, Jones had a guest, Robert David Steele, who advanced a conspiracy theory that many would consider quite unorthodox. He claimed that [[NASA]] was sending children to Mars to be used as slaves<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9cgm1B7Rew&feature=youtu.be</ref>. Steele said
In late June, 2017, Jones had a guest, Robert David Steele, who advanced a conspiracy theory that many would consider quite unorthodox. He claimed that [[NASA]] was sending children to Mars to be used as slaves<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9cgm1B7Rew&feature=youtu.be</ref>. Steele said
<blockquote>It [pedophilia] also includes murdering [children] so that they can have their bone marrow harvested, as well as body parts. ... We actually believe there is a colony on Mars, that is populated by children who were kidnapped and sent into space ... to be slaves on the Mars colony.</blockquote>
<blockquote>[Pedophilia] also includes murdering [children] so that they can have their bone marrow harvested, as well as body parts. ... We actually believe there is a colony on Mars, that is populated by children who were kidnapped and sent into space ... to be slaves on the Mars colony.</blockquote>
Jones neither agreed nor disagreed with his claims, but he pointed out the quantity of mechanical wreckage on Mars, though many have said that the wreckage comes from deactivated space probes. He then said
Jones neither agreed nor disagreed with his claims, but he pointed out the quantity of mechanical wreckage on Mars, though many have said that the wreckage comes from deactivated space probes. He then said
<blockquote>Well, I don't know about Mars bases, but I know that they've [NASA] created massive, thousands of different types of chimeras, that are alien life forms on this Earth.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Well, I don't know about Mars bases, but I know that they've [NASA] created massive, thousands of different types of chimeras, that are alien life forms on this Earth.</blockquote>
In response, NASA issued a statement saying that "There are no humans on Mars".<ref>http://www.avclub.com/article/response-infowars-rumor-nasa-denies-it-has-child-s-257581</ref>
In response, NASA issued a statement saying that "There are no humans on Mars".<ref>http://www.avclub.com/article/response-infowars-rumor-nasa-denies-it-has-child-s-257581</ref>
Jones once unsuccessfully predicted that on July 4, 2018 [[Democratic Party|Democrats]] would start a Second Civil War<ref>https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/alex-jones-heralds-a-second-civil-war-and-twitter-quickly-responds-1.6243984</ref>.
Jones once unsuccessfully predicted that on July 4, 2018, [[Democrats]] would start a Second Civil War.<ref>https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/alex-jones-heralds-a-second-civil-war-and-twitter-quickly-responds-1.6243984</ref>
==Malkin DNC Incident==
==Malkin DNC Incident==
On August 26, 2008, at the DNC Convention in Denver, Jones and dozens of his followers surrounded [[Michelle Malkin]] and aggressively mobbed her. Video showed Alex pushing people close to Malkin<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQMgllS413Q Alex Jones Leads Mob Against Michelle Malkin]</ref>. As she attempted to get to a position of safety, Jones was overheard shouting "Get Michelle Malkin!" "Don't let her leave!" "Where is that monster!?!" and accusing her of being a part of the [[New World Order]]. She was repeatedly chased by the mob, and Jim Hoft of Gateway Pundit noted that death threats were issued at her during the course of these events<ref>[http://screwloosechange.blogspot.com/2008/08/alex-jones-harasses-michelle-malkin.html Alex Jones Harasses Michelle Malkin]</ref><ref>[https://pjmedia.com/blog/pjm-political-82708-the-revolution-will-be-televised-on-pjtv/ PJM Political 8/27/08: Michelle Malkin & Co. Survive Denver--Plus A PJTV Preview!]</ref>.x
On August 26, 2008, at the DNC Convention in Denver, Jones and dozens of his followers surrounded [[Michelle Malkin]] and aggressively mobbed her. Video showed Alex pushing people close to Malkin<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQMgllS413Q Alex Jones Leads Mob Against Michelle Malkin]</ref>. As she attempted to get to a position of safety, Jones was overheard shouting "Get Michelle Malkin!" "Don't let her leave!" "Where is that monster!?!" and accusing her of being a part of the [[New World Order]]. She was repeatedly chased by the mob, and Jim Hoft of Gateway Pundit noted that death threats were issued at her during the course of these events<ref>[http://screwloosechange.blogspot.com/2008/08/alex-jones-harasses-michelle-malkin.html Alex Jones Harasses Michelle Malkin]</ref><ref>[https://pjmedia.com/blog/pjm-political-82708-the-revolution-will-be-televised-on-pjtv/ PJM Political 8/27/08: Michelle Malkin & Co. Survive Denver--Plus A PJTV Preview!]</ref>
==References==
==References==