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Introduction
Alex Jones is an American radio host, conspiracy theorist, and founder of the Infowars website. He is known for discussing controversial issues related to government, politics, and global events.
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Born and Raised in Texas
His full name is Alexander Emerick Jones. He was born on February 11, 1974, in Dallas, Texas, and was raised in Austin, Texas. He graduated from Anderson High School in Austin and later studied at Austin Community College.
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Started His Career in Radio
Jones began his career in 1996 as a radio host on KJFK 98.9 FM. In 1999, he founded the Infowars website with his then-wife Kelly Jones, which gained him international recognition.
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"The Alex Jones Show"
His show, "The Alex Jones Show," is broadcast from Austin, Texas, and is one of the longest-running online news and political talk shows.
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Controversial 9/11 Claims
Jones is one of the leading figures promoting conspiracy theories about the 9/11 attacks. He claimed that the attacks were an inside job orchestrated by the government, which led to widespread criticism.
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Social Media Bans
In 2018, platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube banned Jones, stating that he spread false information and incited violence.
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Legal Action in the Sandy Hook Shooting Case
Regarding the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, Jones falsely claimed that the event was staged. The victims' families sued him, and in 2022, he was ordered to pay $965 million (around 8,000 crore INR) in damages. Later, he admitted that the event was "100% real."
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Filed for Bankruptcy
After being ordered to pay massive damages in the Sandy Hook case, Jones filed for bankruptcy, claiming he did not have sufficient assets to cover the payment.
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Runs a Food Supplement Business
Apart from media, Jones is also involved in the food supplement and health products business. He earns significant revenue by promoting supplements on his show.
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A Strong Supporter of Donald Trump
Jones has been a staunch supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump. During the 2016 presidential election, he openly supported Trump and called him "the savior of America from globalists."
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Campaigns Against Strict Censorship
Jones considers himself a "champion of free speech" and believes that restrictions imposed by tech companies and the government are part of a censorship conspiracy.