Apple ban delivers crushing blow to Alex Jones

Apple ban delivers crushing blow to Alex Jones

In another blow to Alex Jones’ InfoWars franchise, Apple has removed the channel’s app from its App Store, further limiting Jones’ ability to spread his conspiracy theories. The news comes on the heels of a very bad month for Jones, in which his content was banned from Facebook, iTunes, YouTube, and Spotify, among others. A spokeswoman from Apple said, via the New York … Read more

Alex Jones, Marco Rubio get into heated Senate confrontation

Alex Jones, Marco Rubio get into heated Senate confrontation

Alex Jones, the currently besieged host of InfoWars, confronted Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) in the U.S. Capitol, after Rubio’s questioning Wednesday during the Senate’s hearing on Twitter and Facebook. Jones, along with other far-right social media stars like Jack Posobiec, Chuck Johnson, and Laura Loomer, found a seat in the front row during the hearing. While there … Read more

Robert Mueller subpoenas conspiracy theorist Jerome Corsi

Robert Mueller subpoenas conspiracy theorist Jerome Corsi

Jerome Corsi, a right-wing conspiracy theorist, has been subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury by special counsel Robert Mueller as part of his ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Corsi is required to appear before a federal grand jury in Washington D.C. on Friday morning, according to his attorney. A former associate of InfoWars’ host … Read more

Who will fill the Alex Jones-sized hole in conservative social media?

From humble origins as an Austin, Texas public access TV host, Alex Jones eventually became kingpin of a media empire based on conspiracy theories, general outrage at “the system,” bad faith allegations, and selling nutritional supplements. But while Jones earned endless mockery with his random rants and wild accusations, he also built a huge following … Read more