Alex Jones

Alex Jones is a political commentator and media entrepreneur known for his website Infowars and his radio program, ‘The Alex Jones Show.’ After hosting ‘The Final Edition’ on KJFK (98.9 FM) beginning in 1996, Alex Jones went on to launch his independent media platform, Infowars.com, in 1999, following his departure from KJFK-FM due to the controversial nature of his views. By the summer of 2001, ‘The Alex Jones Show’ had expanded significantly, achieving syndication to nearly 100 radio stations nationwide. Jones gained further notoriety in 2001 for his claims regarding the September 11th attacks, asserting they were ‘controlled demolitions’ by the U.S. government.

In 2018, families of the Sandy Hook victims initiated defamation lawsuits against him for his false claims. That same year saw significant platform removals, with Jones being banned from Facebook, Apple, YouTube, and Spotify. He was also permanently banned from Twitter and Periscope in 2018. Despite these restrictions, Jones continued to broadcast, solidifying his role as a prominent figure in alternative media and a consistent source of conspiracy theories.

In 2022, Jones was compelled to declare bankruptcy after being ordered to pay approximately $1.4 billion in defamation lawsuits to the Sandy Hook families. This legal battle culminated in 2025, when the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his appeal of the $1.4 billion defamation judgment, marking a significant outcome in his career as a political commentator and media entrepreneur.